CVE-2023-2252: unknown directorist Path Traversal
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighModified
Published 16-01-2024Last modified 02-06-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-2252 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Path Traversal vulnerability in unknown directorist. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 71% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded. Fixed in 7.5.4.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (wordfence)EPSS score
1.34%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 16-01-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 02-06-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.5.4 is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion as it does not validate the file parameter when importing CSV files.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · wordfence (Source)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 2.7–7.2
- CVE.orgCNA2.7LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
- NVDNIST2.7LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
1.34%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
71%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.34% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.34%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
- CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.
Affected systems
Unknown1 product
- directorist< 7.5.4
Wordpress1 product
- directorist≤ 7.5.3 (fixed in 7.5.4)
Wpwax1 product
- directorist< 7.5.4
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/9da6eede-10d0-4609-8b97-4a5d38fa8e69/ExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory