SB2024020115 - Multiple vulnerabilities in WordPress

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SB2024020115 - Multiple vulnerabilities in WordPress

Published: February 1, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024020115
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in the Plugin Installer. A remote authenticated administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and upload a malicious PHP file on the server.


2) Code Injection (CVE-ID: N/A)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References