Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Wp-Insert Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2018-17573

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP-insert
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-17573?

The Wp-Insert plugin, when used in versions up to 2.4.2, has a serious security flaw that permits attackers to upload arbitrary PHP files. This vulnerability arises from improper configurations of the FCKeditor components, which are accessible through specific URLs within the plugin. If exploited, this can lead to unauthorized remote code execution, compromising the security of the WordPress site.

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149568/WordPress-WP...
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https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2018090255
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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