File Access Vulnerability in WP Security Audit Log Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2018-8719

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP Security Audit Log
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 April 2018

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 15%

What is CVE-2018-8719?

A file access vulnerability in the WP Security Audit Log plugin version 3.1.1 for WordPress can be exploited due to lack of restrictions on the wp-content/uploads/wp-security-audit-log/ directory. This oversight allows unauthorized access to potentially sensitive files, making them discoverable through search engines like Google. This could result in the exposure of critical information, necessitating immediate action from site administrators to secure their data.

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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-2018-8719 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44371/
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EPSS Score

15% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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