Multiple vulnerabilities in Simple:Press plugin for WordPress



Published: 2020-09-29
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-434
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor The Simple:Press Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU47130

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

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 access restrictions in the "uploader" AJAX action. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Simple:Press – WordPress Forum Plugin: 6.0.3 - 6.6.0

External links

http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10414/
http://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-simplepress-plugin-fixed-critical-vulnerabilities/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU47131

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: N/A

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 access restrictions in the "sp-startup/admin/spa-admin-ajax-actions.php" script, when the "spa_ajax_iconset_uploader" function is loaded via the "iconset_uploader" AJAX action. A remote authenticated attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Simple:Press – WordPress Forum Plugin: 6.0.3 - 6.6.0

External links

http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10414/
http://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-simplepress-plugin-fixed-critical-vulnerabilities/


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.



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