SB2019071201 - Path traversal in Ad Inserter plugin for WordPress

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SB2019071201 - Path traversal in Ad Inserter plugin for WordPress

Published: July 12, 2019 Updated: August 28, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019071201
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15323)

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of the "image" and "css" parameters in the " ai_ajax_backend" AJAX request. A remote authenticated administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the plugin page in admin panel and read arbitrary files on the server.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References