Gallery Images Ape <= 2.0.6 - Authenticated Plugin Deactivation

2019-12-30 00:00

Jerome Bruandet

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 2.0.7

Affected PluginGallery Images Ape

Affected Version< 2.0.7

CVSS7.6High

CVECVE-2019-25149

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Vulnerability Overview

The Gallery Images Ape plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Plugin Deactivation in versions up to, and including, 2.0.6. This allows authenticated attackers with any capability level to deactivate any plugin on the site, including plugins necessary to site functionality or security.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.0.7, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-285 (Improper Authorization) The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-25149 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dfd6c2b8-b00c-49d1-930f-50397e742ac5

CVSS Vector

7.6

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityHigh

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