SB2019082714 - PHP file inclusion in Shortcode Factory plugin for WordPress

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SB2019082714 - PHP file inclusion in Shortcode Factory plugin for WordPress

Published: August 27, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019082714
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15322)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted URL request to specify a malicious file from the local system, obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code on the target Web server.

Note: In order to execute arbitrary code using a local file, the attacker would first be required to upload a malicious file or inject arbitrary commands into an existing file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References