#VU29575 Improper access control in Adning Advertising


Published: 2020-07-07

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29575

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adning Advertising
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: tunafish

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in AJAX API. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and upload/delete arbitrary files on the target system.

Note: The vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adning Advertising: 1.1.8 - 1.5.5


External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10293/
http://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-adning-advertising-plugin-actively-exploited-in-the-wild/


Q & A

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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.


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