Vulnerability identifier: #VU26298
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-352
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Custom Post Type UI
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Matt Martz, Brad Williams, Brian Messenlehner, Scott Basgaard
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin within the "Import Post Types" functionality in the "Tools" tab. A remote 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, leading to Stored Cross-site scritping (XSS).
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Custom Post Type UI: 0.7.0.0 - 1.7.3
External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10138/
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2263231/custom-post-type-ui
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.