companion-auto-update Plugin up to 3.2.0 on WordPress input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in companion-auto-update Plugin up to 3.2.0 on WordPress and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-20973. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in companion-auto-update Plugin up to 3.2.0 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The companion-auto-update plugin before 3.2.1 for WordPress has local file inclusion.

The weakness was released 08/16/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-20973 since 08/16/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 3.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-140255. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: companion-auto-update Plugin 3.2.1

Timelineinfo

08/16/2019 🔍
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08/17/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/26/2023 +1562 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordpress.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-20973 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-20973
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140256
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/17/2019 08:35
Updated: 11/26/2023 10:29
Changes: 08/17/2019 08:35 (37), 07/29/2020 21:10 (18), 11/26/2023 10:29 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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