Vulnerability identifier: #VU68788

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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-2022-38140

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Squirrly SEO plugin – Advanced WordPress and WooCommerce for NON-SEOs
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Squirrly SEO

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Squirrly SEO plugin – Advanced WordPress and WooCommerce for NON-SEOs: 12.1.00 - 12.1.10

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External links
http://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/squirrly-seo/wordpress-seo-plugin-by-squirrly-seo-plugin-12-1-10-auth-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability

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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.