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CVE-2023-48777 is an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Elementor Website Builder versions 3.3.0 through 3.18.1. The vulnerability allows attackers to upload files of dangerous types without proper validation or restriction, potentially leading to remote code execution or other malicious activity on affected WordPress sites.
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This repository contains a single Python exploit script (exploit.py) targeting CVE-2023-48777 in the Elementor WordPress plugin (up to version 3.18.0). The exploit leverages two vulnerabilities: arbitrary file upload and path traversal, which together allow an authenticated attacker (with at least Contributor privileges) to upload a PHP webshell to a known location on the server. The script automates the process of logging in, obtaining a nonce for AJAX requests, uploading a base64-encoded PHP payload, and verifying its presence. The payload is a simple webshell that executes system commands provided via the 'cmd' GET parameter. The exploit requires valid credentials and targets the WordPress AJAX and upload endpoints. The repository is well-documented, with clear workflow and payload details, and is operational, providing a working exploit for remote code execution on vulnerable Elementor installations.
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