Vulnerability identifier: #VU18851
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-352
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Facebook for WooCommerce
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Facebook
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website and take over the websites.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Facebook for WooCommerce: 1.9.10 - 1.9.12
External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9356/
http://www.zdnet.com/article/disgruntled-security-firm-discloses-zero-days-in-facebooks-wordpress-p...
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.