Reflected XSS Vulnerability in Arigato Autoresponder Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2018-1002009

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Arigato Autoresponder And Newsletter
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 December 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-1002009?

A reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Arigato Autoresponder and Newsletter plugin version 2.5.1.8 for WordPress. This flaw allows an attacker with administrative privileges to exploit the vulnerability by sending a crafted GET request that includes malicious JavaScript code in the email variable of the unsubscribe.html.php file. When processed, this code can be executed by the victim’s browser, resulting in potential exposure of sensitive information and a compromise of user accounts.

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Affected Version(s)

Arigato Autoresponder and Newsletter <= 2.5.1.8

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-1002009 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45434/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://wordpress.org/plugins/bft-autoresponder/
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=203
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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