SB2020060311 - Remote code execution in MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin
Published: June 3, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020060311
Severity
Medium
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) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12675)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper capability checks for AJAX functions related to "creation/retrieval/deletion" of PHP template files. A remote authenticated attacker can download, delete and upload arbitrary PHP files and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.
Note: This vulnerability exists due to incomplete fixes for CVE-2020-12077 (SB2020042333).
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.