ID:7031 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in WordPress - CVE-2020-28032

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:7031 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in WordPress - CVE-2020-28032

ID:7031 - Exploit for Deserialization of Untrusted Data in WordPress - CVE-2020-28032

Published: November 18, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48200
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28032
CWE-ID: CWE-502
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
WordPress

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data in wp-includes/Requests/Utility/FilteredIterator.php. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.