Vulnerability identifier: #VU19052

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Slimstat Analytics
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Jason Crouse

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to lack of CSRF check and sanitisation in the "update_settings()" function. 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.

This vulnerability can lead to Stored XSS and Settings update issues.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Slimstat Analytics: 3.4 - 4.8.3

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External links
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2119485

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Q & A

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.