Remote code execution in MapPress Maps for WordPress plugin

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU28545

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12675

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

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).

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

MapPress Maps for WordPress: 2.40 - 2.54.5

External links

http://blog.alertlogic.com/alert-logic-threat-research-team-identifies-new-vulnerability-cve-2020-12675-in-mappress-plugin-for-wordpress/
http://wordpress.org/plugins/mappress-google-maps-for-wordpress/#developers
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10246/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.