Funnel Builder <= 1.3.0 - Arbitrary Plugin Activation

2019-11-07 00:00
Jerome Bruandet

Strategic Overview

Vulnerability Overview

The Funnel Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the activate_plugin function in versions up to, and including, 1.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to activate any plugin on the vulnerable service.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.3.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

External References

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