Vulnerability identifier: #VU21334
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:H/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Rich Reviews
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Nuanced Media
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions when processing data passed to the "/wp-admin/admin-post.php" URL. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary JavaScript code on the website.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Rich Reviews: 1.7.3 - 1.7.4
External links
http://wordpress.org/support/topic/plugin-not-supported-open-to-malware-uninstall-now/
http://www.wordfence.com/blog/2019/09/rich-reviews-plugin-vulnerability-exploited-in-the-wild/
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.