CVE-2023-4019: The Media from FTP WordPress plugin before 11.17 does not properly limit who can use the plugin, which may all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-4019?

media from ftp: upgrade to 11.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-4019 being exploited?

CVE-2023-4019 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-4019 affect?

CVE-2023-4019 affects media from ftp. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Media from FTP WordPress plugin before 11.17 does not properly limit who can use the plugin, which may allow users with author+ privileges to move files around, like wp-config.php, which may lead to RCE in some cases.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-4019?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2023-4019 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting media from ftp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Media from FTP WordPress plugin before 11.17 does not properly limit who can use the plugin, which may allow users with author+ privileges to move files around, like wp-config.php, which may lead to RCE in some cases.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2023-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: riverforest-wp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-09-04 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

riverforest-wp media from ftp UPGRADE

Affected: < 11.17

Fixed in: 11.17

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-from-ftp || rpm -q media-from-ftp || media-from-ftp --version

2. UPGRADE to 11.17 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade media-from-ftp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade media-from-ftp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-4019?

media from ftp: upgrade to 11.17. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-4019 being exploited?

CVE-2023-4019 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-4019 affect?

CVE-2023-4019 affects media from ftp. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The Media from FTP WordPress plugin before 11.17 does not properly limit who can use the plugin, which may allow users with author+ privileges to move files around, like wp-config.php, which may lead to RCE in some cases.

How urgent is CVE-2023-4019?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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