Vulnerability identifier: #VU24398
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-269
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Images Slideshow by 2J – Image Slider
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: 2J Slideshow Team
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to lack of authorisation checks in the "twoj_slideshow_setup()" function in the "2j-slideshow/inc/addons/setup/setup.class.php" script registered as an AJAX call. A remote user can deactivate any plugins on the blog.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Images Slideshow by 2J – Image Slider: 1.0.0 - 1.3.31
External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10034/
http://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-2j-slideshow-plugin-fixed-authenticated-arbitrary-plugin-deactivation-vulnerability/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.