SB2022090614 - Multiple vulnerabilities in WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2943)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the "alm_repeaters_export()" function. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

2) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2945)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the "type" parameter in the "alm_get_layout()" function. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

3) Cross-site request forgery (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2433)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin in the "alm_repeaters_export" parameter. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2943
• https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2945
• https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2022-2433