Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in wpdefault - #VU25674

 

Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in wpdefault - #VU25674

Published: February 28, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU25674
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-506
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to skim payment data from Woocommerce stores.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of embedded malicious functionality in the application code (aka backdoor) within the "wpdefault.php" file that allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.


Affected software

wpdefault

Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.


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