Vulnerability identifier: #VU18792
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WPGraphQL
Web applications /
JS libraries
Vendor: WPGraphQL
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the website.
The vulnerability exists due to the software allows to assign a newly created user administrative privileges during account registration. A remote attacker can create an administrative account and gain complete access to the website.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
WPGraphQL: 0.0.2 - 0.2.3
External links
http://github.com/pentestpartners/snippets/blob/master/wp-graphql0.2.3_exploit.py
http://github.com/wp-graphql/wp-graphql/releases/tag/v0.3.0
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9282
http://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/pwning-wordpress-graphql/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.