CVE-2023-49742
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in the Support Genix WordPress plugin allows attackers to upload arbitrary files without proper authorization. It affects all WordPress sites running Support Genix versions up to 1.2.3, potentially leading to remote code execution.
💻 Affected Systems
- Support Genix WordPress Plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Remote code execution leading to complete system compromise, data theft, and website defacement.
Likely Case
Malicious file upload leading to backdoor installation, malware distribution, or credential theft.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file upload restrictions and web application firewalls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires sending crafted HTTP requests to vulnerable endpoints.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.4 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel
2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
3. Find Support Genix plugin
4. Click 'Update Now' if available
5. If no update available, deactivate and delete the plugin
6. Install version 1.2.4 or later from WordPress repository
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the Support Genix plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate support-genix-lite
Restrict File Uploads
linuxConfigure web server to block file uploads to vulnerable endpoints
# Add to .htaccess for Apache:
<FilesMatch "\.(php|phtml|php3|php4|php5|php7|phps|php8|inc|pl|py|jsp|asp|aspx|sh|cgi|exe)$">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file upload attempts
- Disable the Support Genix plugin entirely and use alternative solutions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Support Genix version. If version is 1.2.3 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get support-genix-lite --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.2.4 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- POST requests to /wp-content/plugins/support-genix-lite/ endpoints with file uploads
- Unusual file uploads to plugin directories
- PHP/executable files in upload directories
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests with file uploads to Support Genix endpoints
- Unusual outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/support-genix-lite/" AND http_method="POST" AND content_type="multipart/form-data")🔗 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/support-genix-lite/wordpress-support-genix-plugin-1-2-3-broken-access-control-lead-to-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/support-genix-lite/wordpress-support-genix-plugin-1-2-3-broken-access-control-lead-to-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
