Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in SupportCandy Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-11223

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Supportcandy
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 April 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the SupportCandy plugin for WordPress, where an attacker can upload files with executable extensions, leading to potential remote code execution. This flaw affects versions up to 2.0.0, allowing malicious actors to manipulate server behavior and gain unauthorized access to the system.

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-2019-11223
Created by AngelCtulhu

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/supportcandy/#developers
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https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2019/04/05/arbitrar...
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https://cert.kalasag.com.ph/news/research/vulnerable-word...
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EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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