SB2019071808 - Remote PHP code execution in Ad Inserter plugin for WordPress
Published: July 18, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019071808
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due improper input validation. A remote authenticated attacker who has this special cookie: AI_WP_DEBUGGING=2 can trigger the debugging feature, send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.