HyperComments <= 1.2.2 - Arbitrary File Deletion

2020-10-07 00:00

Lenon Leite

Strategic Overview

Status

Unpatched

Affected PluginHyperComments

Affected Version<= 1.2.2

CVSS7.2High

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The HyperComments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion via the 'xml' GET parameter in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete files on the vulnerable filesystem.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path) The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.

External References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e3a8f554-7cb6-40b7-b83c-819e7785058a

CVSS Vector

7.2

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow

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