Improper access control in SG Optimizer - #VU18080
Published: March 25, 2019 / Updated: March 26, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU18080
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: SiteGround
Affected software:
SG Optimizer
SG Optimizer
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to upload arbitrary file to the server.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of access permissions within the RESTFull API callback. A remote attacker can upload and execute arbitrary .php file on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability will result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.