CVE-2023-4238

HIGHNVD 7.27.2—Elevated

7.2

The Prevent files / folders access WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server.

CVSS v3: 7.2
EG Score: 7.2(medium)
EPSS: 96.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 25, 2023

Last Modified

April 22, 2025

References (2)

contact@wpscanhttps://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53816136-4b1a-4b7d-b73b-08a90c2a638f
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/53816136-4b1a-4b7d-b73b-08a90c2a638f

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2023-4238?

CVE-2023-4238 is a high vulnerability published on September 25, 2023. The Prevent files / folders access WordPress plugin before 2.5.2 does not validate files to be uploaded, which could allow attackers to upload arbitrary files such as PHP on the server.

When was CVE-2023-4238 disclosed?

CVE-2023-4238 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 25, 2023, with the most recent update on April 22, 2025. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2023-4238 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-4238 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 96.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-4238?

CVE-2023-4238 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2023-4238?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2023-4238, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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