Hidden functionality in M-Shield - #VU27235

 

Hidden functionality in M-Shield - #VU27235

Published: April 23, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU27235
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 9.3 [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]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-912
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system

The vulnerability exists due to hidden functionality (backdoor) is present in fake WordPress plugin called M-Shield. A remote attacker can use this functionality to gain full access to the application and compromise the affected system.


Affected software

M-Shield

Remediation

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


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