SB2020031206 - Privilege escalation in Import Export WordPress Users plugin for WordPress
Published: March 12, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020031206
CSH 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 vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: N/A)
CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper capability check in "manage_woocommerce" function when a site is running the affected plugin without WooCommerce installed. A remote authenticated attacker can use CSV file, import new users with administrative capabilities and gain complete control over the site.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.