CVE-2020-36705
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CVE-2020-36705 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Adning Advertising plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the _ning_upload_image function in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.. EPSS estimates a 6.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Adning Advertising plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the _ning_upload_image function in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tunasite | Adning Advertising | < 1.5.6 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e9873fe3-fc06-4a52-aa32-6922cab7830cThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/07/critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-adning-advertising-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e9873fe3-fc06-4a52-aa32-6922cab7830cThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/07/critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-adning-advertising-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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