SB2021091308 - Local File Include in wp-publications plugin for WordPress
Published: September 13, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021091308
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
NO
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) Local File Include (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38360)
CWE-ID: CWE-98 - Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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 compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to local file inclusion in the "Q_FILE" parameter in the "~/bibtexbrowser.php" file. A remote non-authenticated attacker can include local zip files and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.