Vulnerability identifier: #VU29199
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-352
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Delete All Comments Easily
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: J P S
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. 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, such as delete all comments from the blog.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Delete All Comments Easily: 1.0 - 1.3
External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10279/
http://medium.com/@hoanhp/0-day-story-2-delete-all-comments-easily-a854e52a7d50
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.