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CVE-2023-47840 is a code injection vulnerability in Qode Interactive's Qode Essential Addons plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1.5.2. The vulnerability arises from improper control over the generation of code, allowing attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application.
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This repository contains a Python proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2023-47840, targeting the Qode Essential Addons WordPress plugin (versions <= 1.5.2). The exploit leverages a missing authorization check in the install_plugin() function, allowing any authenticated user (subscriber or above) to install and activate arbitrary plugins. The main script, CVE-2023-47840.py, takes the target site URL, valid WordPress credentials, and a plugin slug as arguments. It logs in, retrieves a REST API nonce, and then issues requests to install and activate the specified plugin. The README provides usage instructions, references, and a sample run. The exploit is a POC and does not include a post-exploitation payload, but demonstrates the ability to escalate privileges or install malicious plugins on vulnerable sites.
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