Vulnerability identifier: #VU27330
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Advanced Woo Search
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: ILLID
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in every ajax "search" request via the sql field to "includes/class-aws-search.php". A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Advanced Woo Search: 1.01 - 1.99
External links
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-woo-search/tags/1.99/includes/class-aws-search.php#L222
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-woo-search/tags/2.00/includes/class-aws-search.php?rev=2290090#L219
http://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-woo-search/#developers
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10191/
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.