Advanced Import < 1.3.8 - Arbitrary Plugin Installation & Activation via CSRF
CVE-2022-3677

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Advanced Import : One Click Import For WordPress Or Theme Demo Data
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-3677?

The Advanced Import WordPress plugin before 1.3.8 does not have CSRF check when installing and activating plugins, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin install arbitrary plugins from WordPress.org, and activate arbitrary ones from the blog via CSRF attacks

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Affected Version(s)

Advanced Import : One Click Import for WordPress or Theme Demo Data 0 < 1.3.8

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-2022-3677 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a7c6367-a3e6-4411-8865-...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
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

Credit

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