Vulnerability identifier: #VU29565

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: CleanTalk Security

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in several AJAX actions in the “security-malware-firewall/inc/spbc-admin.php” script. A remote authenticated attacker can make unauthorised AJAX call which could lead to arbitrary file deletion/download and function call.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk: 1.0 - dev

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External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10292/
http://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-fixed-in-security-malware-scan-by-cleantalk-plugin/

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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.