#VU26057 Improper access control in Fruitful

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26057

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Fruitful Code

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in several AJAX actions. A remote authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and delete the theme options, adds one or more input fields while editing the theme and throw a fatal error.

Vulnerable AJAX function:

• fruitful_reset_btn

• fruitful_add_new_slide_action

• run_import_dummy_data

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Fruitful: 1.0 - 3.8.1

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External links
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10128/
https://blog.nintechnet.com/authenticated-stored-xss-vulnerability-in-wordpress-fruitful-theme/

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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.