Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed

Xerte Online <= 0.35 - Arbitrary File Upload

The Xerte Online plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the save.php file in versions up to, and including, 0.35. This makes it possible for attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Xerte Online. It affects Versions up to 0.35 and is fixed in 0.36.

Published
Jan 03, 2013
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
xerte-online
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 0.36, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Xerte Online as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 0.35. Update Xerte Online to 0.36 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
0.36
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 0.35
Tracking ID
0b4b0cd0-dcc2-4790-8aeb-a304088dea3c
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
xerte-online View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
0.36
Affected Versions
Versions up to 0.35
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