CVE-2023-50897: meow apps media file renamer
CVSS: 9.1v3.1CriticalDeferred
Published 05-01-2026Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-50897 is a critical (CVSS 9.1) vulnerability in meow apps media file renamer. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24.4% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 5.7.8.
CVSS score
9.1/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.33%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 05-01-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Meow Apps Media File Renamer allows Using Malicious Files.This issue affects Media File Renamer: from n/a through 5.7.7.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 6.6–9.1
- NVDNIST9.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- wordfenceSource6.6MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
24%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.32% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.33%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
- CWE-73External Control of File Name or PathThe product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
Affected systems
Meow apps1 product
- media file renamer≥ n/a, ≤ 5.7.7
Wordpress1 product
- media-file-renamer≤ 5.7.7 (fixed in 5.7.8)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- vdp.patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry