CVE-2023-47873: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WEN Solutions WP Child Theme Generator.This i

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-47873?

wp child theme generator: upgrade to 1.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-47873 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47873 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-2023-47873 affect?

CVE-2023-47873 affects wp child theme generator. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WEN Solutions WP Child Theme Generator.This issue affects WP Child Theme Generator: from n/a through 1.0.9.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-47873?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity

This month

CRITICAL 9.1UPGRADE

CVE-2023-47873 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting wp child theme generator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WEN Solutions WP Child Theme Generator.This issue affects WP Child Theme Generator: from n/a through 1.0.9.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-03-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: wensolutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-26 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wensolutions wp child theme generator UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.3

Fixed in: 1.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-child-theme-generator || rpm -q wp-child-theme-generator || wp-child-theme-generator --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-child-theme-generator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-child-theme-generator

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress WP Child Theme Generator < 1.1.3 - Arbitrary File Upload

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-47873?

wp child theme generator: upgrade to 1.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-47873 being exploited?

CVE-2023-47873 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-2023-47873 affect?

CVE-2023-47873 affects wp child theme generator. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in WEN Solutions WP Child Theme Generator.This issue affects WP Child Theme Generator: from n/a through 1.0.9.

How urgent is CVE-2023-47873?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity

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