W3 Total Cache <= 0.9.4.1 - Arbitrary Code Execution via settings import

2016-09-26 00:00

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Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 0.9.5

Affected PluginW3 Total Cache

Affected Version<= 0.9.4.1

CVSS7.2High

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authenticated Arbitrary Code Execution via settings import in versions up to, and including, 0.9.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 0.9.5, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

External References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/eb367998-5c5c-4c4d-81cb-519023f028e6

CVSS Vector

7.2

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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