Import all XML, CSV & TXT into WordPress < 6.4.2 - Missing Authorization

2022-01-17 00:00

WPScanTeam

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 6.4.2

Affected PluginWP Ultimate CSV Importer – WordPress Import & Export for CSV, XML & Excel

Affected Version<= 6.4.1

CVSS7.1High

CVEN/A

View all WP Ultimate CSV Importer – WordPress Import & Export for CSV, XML & Excel vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Overview

The Import all XML, CSV & TXT into WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the disable_main_mode function in versions up to, and including, 6.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to delete arbitrary site options.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 6.4.2, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

External References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/69725919-490c-4357-872c-d8112af5fe40

CVSS Vector

7.1

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow

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