Darren Cooney Ajax Load More Plugin prior 2.8.1.2 on WordPress authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Darren Cooney Ajax Load More Plugin on WordPress. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to authorization. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-10140. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Darren Cooney Ajax Load More Plugin on WordPress and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Ajax Load More plugin before 2.8.1.2 does not have authorisation in some of its AJAX actions, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to upload and delete arbitrary files.

The weakness was released by PizzaHatHacker. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-10140 since 07/22/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.8.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ajax Load More Plugin 2.8.1.2

Timelineinfo

07/22/2025 Advisory disclosed
07/22/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
07/22/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/26/2025 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Researcher: PizzaHatHacker
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2015-10140 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-10140
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-317236

Entryinfo

Created: 07/22/2025 16:56
Updated: 07/26/2025 04:15
Changes: 07/22/2025 16:56 (55), 07/26/2025 04:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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