PHP to Page <= 0.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Local File Inclusion to Remote Code Execution via Shortcode
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution, Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-98 and CWE-552.
Summary
The PHP to Page plugin for WordPress is vulnerable Local File Inclusion to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 0.3 via the 'php-to-page' shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level permissions or above, to include local file and potentially execute code on the server. While subscribers may need to poison log files or otherwise get a file installed in order to achieve remote code execution, author and above users can upload files by default and achieve remote code execution easily.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bloafer | PHP to Page | up to 0.3 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- PHP to Page Vendorbloafer Affected up to 0.3 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:php_to_page_project:php_to_page:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | up to 0.3 | Vulnerable | Php To Page Project |
- cpe:2.3:a:php_to_page_project:php_to_page:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* Versions up to 0.3 Vulnerable ·Php To Page Project
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-5199
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-pwfp-gqpx-2mgg
References
Sources
- CVE-2023-5199 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-5199 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-pwfp-gqpx-2mgg · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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