Vulnerability identifier: #VU26085

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10568

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WPML Multilingual CMS
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: OnTheGoSystems

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a loose comparison in the "installer_download_plugin" action. A remote authenticated 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, such as execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WPML Multilingual CMS: All versions

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External links
http://medium.com/@arall/sitepress-multilingual-cms-wplugin-wpml-4-3-7-b-2-9c9486c13577
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10131

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.