Import XML and RSS Feeds Plugin up to 2.1.4 on WordPress code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Import XML and RSS Feeds Plugin up to 2.1.4 on WordPress and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to code injection. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-4521. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Import XML and RSS Feeds Plugin up to 2.1.4 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Import XML and RSS Feeds WordPress plugin before 2.1.5 contains a web shell, allowing unauthenticated attackers to perform RCE. The plugin/vendor was not compromised and the files are the result of running a PoC for a previously reported issue (https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d4220025-2272-4d5f-9703-4b2ac4a51c42) and not deleting the created files when releasing the new version.

The weakness was shared 09/25/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at wpscan.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-4521 since 08/24/2023. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2.1.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Import XML and RSS Feeds Plugin 2.1.5

Timelineinfo

08/24/2023 🔍
09/25/2023 +32 days 🔍
09/25/2023 +0 days 🔍
10/16/2023 +21 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-4521 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-4521
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-240299

Entryinfo

Created: 09/25/2023 19:22
Updated: 10/16/2023 08:50
Changes: 09/25/2023 19:22 (40), 10/16/2023 08:50 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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