Server-Side Request Forgery Vulnerability in Import XML and RSS Feeds Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2020-24148

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Import Xml And Rss Feeds
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 July 2021

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 89%

What is CVE-2020-24148?

A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability has been identified in the Import XML and RSS Feeds plugin version 2.0.1 for WordPress. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate the data parameter in a moove_read_xml action, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data exposure on the server. It is essential for website administrators to update to a secure version immediately to mitigate the risk of this exploit.

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-2020-24148
Created by dwisiswant0

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/import-xml-feed/#developers
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https://github.com/secwx/research/blob/main/cve/CVE-2020-...
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EPSS Score

89% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
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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