Processwire 3.0.210 New Module Installation download_zip_url privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Processwire 3.0.210. This affects an unknown part of the component New Module Installation. The manipulation of the argument download_zip_url results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-24676. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Processwire 3.0.210. Affected is an unknown code block of the component New Module Installation. The manipulation of the argument download_zip_url with an unknown input leads to a unknown weakness. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue found in Processwire 3.0.210 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and install a reverse shell via the download_zip_url parameter when installing a new module.

The weakness was disclosed 01/24/2024. The advisory is shared for download at medium.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-24676 since 01/30/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2024-0223). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

01/30/2023 🔍
01/24/2024 +359 days 🔍
01/24/2024 +0 days 🔍
10/18/2025 +633 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: medium.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2023-24676 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-24676
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-252012
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2024 21:28
Updated: 10/18/2025 04:34
Changes: 01/24/2024 21:28 (36), 02/18/2024 10:42 (11), 08/02/2024 16:50 (15), 10/18/2025 04:34 (1)
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