CVE · High

CVE-2023-2996 — Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth [jetpack] < 12.1.1

CVE Vulnerability Type Severity Affected Fixed in Published Status
CVE-2023-2996 Jetpack – WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth [jetpack] < 12.1.1 Improper Input Validation High 8.8 < 12.1.1 12.1.1 2023-05-30

CVE-2023-2996

The Jetpack plugin contained a vulnerability in versions up to 12.1 that allowed authenticated users with author-level access or higher to manipulate arbitrary files on a WordPress installation. The flaw stemmed from inadequate validation of data submitted to the media API endpoint, enabling attackers to bypass intended file protection measures. This vulnerability was resolved in version 12.1.1.

Based on public CVE data (MITRE/NVD).

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