Vulnerability identifier: #VU24663

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
wpCentral
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Softaculous Ltd.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to lack of authorisation checks in the "wpc_fetch_authkey" AJAX action. A remote user can escalate their privilege, alter/upload any file, or adjust any plugin and interact with the site in many other ways.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

wpCentral: 1.0 - 1.4.7

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External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10045/
http://www.webarxsecurity.com/wpcentral-plugin-leads-to-multiple-vulnerabilities/

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Q & A

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.