Improper access control in Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-284 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | CleanTalk Security |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Improper access control
EUVDB-ID: #VU29565
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID:
CWE-284 - Improper Access Control
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in several AJAX actions in the “security-malware-firewall/inc/spbc-admin.php” script. A remote authenticated attacker can make unauthorised AJAX call which could lead to arbitrary file deletion/download and function call.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsSecurity & Malware scan by CleanTalk: 1.0 - dev
External linkshttp://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10292/
http://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-security-malware-scan-by-cleantalk-plugin/
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
