SB2017032207 - Multiple vulnerabilities in in Invite Anyone for WordPress



SB2017032207 - Multiple vulnerabilities in in Invite Anyone for WordPress

Published: March 22, 2017 Updated: October 15, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2017032207
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18545)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and gain unauthorized access to the affected application.


2) Cross-site request forgery (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18544)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.