WatchTowerHQ <= 3.6.15 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download

2022-11-01 00:00

Dave Jong

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.6.16

Affected PluginWatchTowerHQ

Affected Version<= 3.6.15

CVSS8.6High

CVECVE-2022-44583

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Vulnerability Overview

The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file downloads 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 download arbitrary files on the affected site's server leading to Information Exposure.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.6.16, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-552 (Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties) The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-44583 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/04e2f1f3-95c9-4a90-8c76-7b405a3815f7

CVSS Vector

8.6

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone

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