Shapely on WordPress epsilon_framework_ajax_action code injection

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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Shapely, NewsMag, Activello, Illdy, Allegiant, Newspaper X, Pixova Lite, Brilliance, MedZone Lite, Regina Lite, Transcend, Affluent, Bonkers, Antreas, Sparkling and NatureMag Lite on WordPress. This impacts the function epsilon_framework_ajax_action. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-36708. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in Shapely, NewsMag, Activello, Illdy, Allegiant, Newspaper X, Pixova Lite, Brilliance, MedZone Lite, Regina Lite, Transcend, Affluent, Bonkers, Antreas, Sparkling and NatureMag Lite on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function epsilon_framework_ajax_action. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The following themes for WordPress are vulnerable to Function Injections in versions up to and including Shapely <= 1.2.7, NewsMag <= 2.4.1, Activello <= 1.4.0, Illdy <= 2.1.4, Allegiant <= 1.2.2, Newspaper X <= 1.3.1, Pixova Lite <= 2.0.5, Brilliance <= 1.2.7, MedZone Lite <= 1.2.4, Regina Lite <= 2.0.4, Transcend <= 1.1.8, Affluent <= 1.1.0, Bonkers <= 1.0.4, Antreas <= 1.0.2, Sparkling <= 2.4.8, and NatureMag Lite <= 1.0.4. This is due to epsilon_framework_ajax_action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to call functions and achieve remote code execution.

The weakness was published 06/07/2023. The advisory is available at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-36708 since 06/06/2023. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/09/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• WordPress Plugin

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• Activello
• Affluent
• Allegiant
• Antreas
• Bonkers
• Brilliance
• Illdy
• MedZone Lite
• NatureMag Lite
• NewsMag
• Newspaper X
• Pixova Lite
• Regina Lite
• Shapely
• Sparkling
• Transcend

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