Input Validation Flaw in Iframe Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2020-12696

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Iframe
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 May 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

The Iframe plugin for WordPress, prior to version 4.5, fails to properly sanitize URLs, which could allow unauthorized access or injection attacks. This vulnerability highlights the importance of input validation and ensuring that all user-supplied data is thoroughly checked and sanitized to prevent potential security breaches.

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-2020-12696
Created by g-rubert

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/#developers
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https://guilhermerubert.com/blog/cve-2020-12696/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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