Arbitrary plugin installation in WordPress Car Dealer plugin

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU69782

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3879

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and install arbitrary plugins.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CarDealer: 3.0 - 3.04

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:sminozzi:cardealer:3.0:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sminozzi:cardealer:3.01:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sminozzi:cardealer:3.02:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

External links

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0db1762e-1401-4006-88ed-d09a4bc6585b

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.