Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is an unauthenticated remote code execution issue in the WordPress Augmented Reality plugin version 7.0. An attacker could place executable PHP on the site through an exposed file manager component, potentially taking control of the WordPress server. Public exploit information exists, but active exploitation is not confirmed in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any public WordPress site using the affected plugin. Unauthenticated code execution can become full site compromise, but urgency should be scoped to confirmed plugin presence.
Technical view
CVE-2023-54350 affects webandprint Augmented Reality 7.0 for WordPress. The issue is missing authentication around an elFinder connector, categorized as CWE-306. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.7. The provided description says attackers can create and execute arbitrary PHP files in the plugin file manager area.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running the webandprint Augmented Reality plugin version 7.0 with the vulnerable elFinder connector reachable. Internet-facing WordPress deployments have the highest practical risk.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB is listed as a public exploit reference, so defenders should assume exploitation knowledge is publicly available. The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed in-the-wild exploitation.
Researcher notes
The record identifies version 7.0 and CWE-306, with CVSS 4.0 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N. The sources do not provide a confirmed patched version or active exploitation evidence. Avoid assuming other plugin versions are affected without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Identify WordPress sites using Augmented Reality plugin version 7.0.
- Disable or remove the plugin until vendor guidance is confirmed.
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a fixed version.
- Restrict access to the vulnerable connector if removal is not immediately possible.
- Investigate suspected compromise before restoring normal service.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed WordPress plugins and confirm Augmented Reality plugin versions.
- Review web logs for access to the elFinder connector endpoint.
- Inspect the plugin file manager directory for unexpected PHP files.
- Check for suspicious WordPress admin users, modified themes, or altered plugin files.
- Confirm whether remediation follows vendor guidance once available.
Public sources used
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CWE-306: Credential and account abuse lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.7 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
8.7HighVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-51788CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress Augmented-Reality Plugin Remote Code Execution UnauthenticatedCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Missing Authentication for Critical Function represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.