Vulnerability identifier: #VU27020

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: CVE-2020-11928

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Media Library Assistant
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: David Lingren

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the "tax_query", "meta_query" and "date_query" parameters of the [mla_gallery] shortcode. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Media Library Assistant: 0.1 - 2.81

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External links
http://wordpress.org/plugins/media-library-assistant/#developers
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10182/

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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.