Export any WordPress data to XML/CSV < 1.4.1 & WP ALL Export Pro < 1.8.6 - Authenticated (Admin+) Remote Code Execution

2023-11-24 00:00

Donato Di Pasquale

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.8.6

Affected PluginWP All Export Pro

Affected Version< 1.8.6

CVSS6.4Medium

CVECVE-2023-4724

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Vulnerability Overview

The Export any WordPress data to XML/CSV plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to 1.4.1, and in versions up to 1.8.6 in the PRO version via the 'wp_query' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to execute code on the server.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.8.6, 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.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-4724 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/43f976ee-cba7-4f5d-b9c6-a6f66c0011d2

CVSS Vector

6.4

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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