SB2020030902 - Improper access control in Custom Searchable Data Entry System plugin for WordPress

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. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application, leading to data modification and deletion, including the potential to delete the entire contents of any table in a vulnerable site’s database.

Note: the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

References

• https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10117/
• https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/active-attack-on-zero-day-in-custom-searchable-data-entry-system-plugin/