Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Woody Ad Snippets Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-15858

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Woody Ad Snippets
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 September 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 12%

Summary

The Woody Ad Snippets plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.2.5, contains a vulnerability in the admin/includes/class.import.snippet.php file that allows unauthenticated users to import options. This flaw enables attackers to inject XSS payloads, potentially leading to remote code execution on vulnerable sites. It poses a significant risk as it can allow unauthorized parties to execute arbitrary code, compromising the integrity and security of affected WordPress environments.

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-2019-15858
Created by GeneralEG

CVE-2019-15858
Created by orangmuda

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9490
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https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-w...
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EPSS Score

12% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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