CVE-2023-49753
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Adifier System plugin < 3.1.4 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability
Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in spoonthemes Adifier System allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Adifier System: from n/a before 3.1.4.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Effective score
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-22 - Reserved
- 2023-11-30
- Published
- 2024-05-17 10:38 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:08 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/49xxx/CVE-2023-49753.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-49753 — Adifier System < 3.1.4 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2024-05-17 09:15:14 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 06:36:23 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.6 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0060 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 44.25% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-06-30
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-01 01:09 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-53676 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- May 17, 2024, 8:38:41 AM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:08:57 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.8300
- Vendors
- Spoonthemes
- Products
-
Adifier System (n/a <3.1.4)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-36gm-66fp-prv4
ENISA description: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in spoonthemes Adifier System allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Adifier System: from n/a before 3.1.4.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| spoonthemes | Adifier System |
n/a (affected)
|
— |
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
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Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/22.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2023-49753 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2023-53676 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-49753 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e8574ff9-847c-4337-8c0e-2a717b51f66c?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/adifier-system/wordpress-adifier-classified-ads-wordpress-theme-theme-3-9-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/adifier-system/wordpress-adifier-classified-ads-wordpress-theme-theme-3-9-3-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
inclusion.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:20 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2023-49753
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:51 UTC |
Remediations (24)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:support.microsoft.com
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2026-06-28 20:02 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
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web:www.reddit.com
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2026-06-28 20:02 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
If agencies are running these vulnerable versions, they should: For public-facing ASA hardware devices, follow CISA's step-by-step Core Dump and Hunt Instructions Parts 1-3 and submit core dump (s) via the Malware Next Gen portal, and then Patch immediately.
2026-06-28 20:02 UTC -
web:jumpcloud.com
Master patch compliance with this technical guide covering vulnerability scanning, deployment processes, key metrics, and remediation best practices.
2026-06-28 20:02 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 137 flaws, including one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server.
2026-06-28 20:02 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.
2026-06-28 20:02 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Adifier - Classified Ads WordPress ThemeWordfence
Update to version 3.1.4, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:51 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
Qualys highlights November 2023 Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and Adobe, covering vulnerabilities needing prompt remediation .
2026-05-22 07:39 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
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2026-05-22 07:39 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
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2026-05-22 07:39 UTC -
web:www.helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft is working on a fix for CVE -2026-45585 (aka "Yellowkey"), a vulnerability that can be used to bypass Windows' BitLocker protection.
2026-05-22 07:39 UTC -
web:www.notebookcheck.net
Microsoft released mitigation steps for YellowKey ( CVE -2026-45585), a BitLocker bypass that grants physical attackers access to encrypted Windows drives.
2026-05-22 07:39 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.
2026-05-22 07:39 UTC -
web:support.apple.com
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2026-05-22 03:40 UTC -
web:www.cve.org
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2026-05-22 03:40 UTC -
web:www.virustotal.com
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2026-05-22 03:40 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.
2026-05-22 03:40 UTC -
web:github.com
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2026-05-22 03:40 UTC -
web:thehackernews.com
Microsoft on Tuesday released a mitigation for a BitLocker bypass vulnerability named YellowKey following its public disclosure last week. The zero-day flaw, now tracked as CVE -2026-45585, carries a CVSS score of 6.8.
2026-05-22 03:40 UTC -
web:translate.google.com
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2026-05-22 03:40 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
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2026-05-22 03:40 UTC -
web:jetpack.com
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2026-05-22 03:40 UTC -
web:www.secure.com
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2026-05-22 03:40 UTC
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