SB2019092014 - Security restrictions bypass in Ultimate FAQ plugin for WordPress
Published: September 20, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019092014
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within "Functions/EWD_UFAQ_Import.php" and "Functions/EWD_UFAQ_Export.php" scripts. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform import/export of files that can lead to arbitrary post creation on the website.Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.