Deserialization Flaw Found in WordPress Products by WordPress
CVE-2020-28032

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 November 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 20%

What is CVE-2020-28032?

A vulnerability exists in WordPress prior to version 5.5.2, where deserialization requests are mishandled in the wp-includes/Requests/Utility/FilteredIterator.php file. This flaw can potentially enable attackers to manipulate the deserialization process, leading to unauthorized actions or access within the application. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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-2020-28032_PoC
Created by nth347

References

https://wordpress.org/news/2020/10/wordpress-5-5-2-securi...
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https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/commit/add...
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/10446
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EPSS Score

20% 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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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