HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-3025
HIGH

CVE-2023-3025

CWE-918Published: September 16, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Dropbox Folder Share plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.9.7 via the 'link' parameter. This can allow unauthenticated attackers to make web requests to arbitrary locations originating from the web application and can be used to query and modify information from internal services.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-3025 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

hynotech1 product(s)
dropbox folder share
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dropbox-folder-share/trunk/HynoTech/DropboxFolderShare/Principal.php#L118
PATCHhttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dropbox-folder-share/trunk/HynoTech/DropboxFolderShare/Principal.php#L118
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d62bd2bd-db01-479f-89e4-8031d69a912f?source=cve
ADVISORYhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d62bd2bd-db01-479f-89e4-8031d69a912f?source=cve

All References (4)

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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dropbox-folder-share/trunk/HynoTech/DropboxFolderShare/Principal.php#L118Patch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d62bd2bd-db01-479f-89e4-8031d69a912f?source=cveThird Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dropbox-folder-share/trunk/HynoTech/DropboxFolderShare/Principal.php#L118Patch
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d62bd2bd-db01-479f-89e4-8031d69a912f?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-3025
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-918
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 16, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-3025 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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