WatchTowerHQ <= 3.6.15 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion

2022-11-01 00:00

Dave Jong

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.6.16

Affected PluginWatchTowerHQ

Affected Version<= 3.6.15

CVSS9.1Critical

CVECVE-2022-44584

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Vulnerability Overview

The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including, 3.6.15 due to missing capability checks on several REST API endpoints. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the affected site's server.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.6.16, or a newer patched version --- 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.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-44584 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/38526b0c-a5d9-4f54-bd6f-30ab34d266f5

CVSS Vector

9.1

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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