Vulnerability Report
Plugin High No patch listed

SAM Pro (Free Edition) < 1.9.7.69 & Simple Ads Manager <= 2.10.0.130 & SAM Pro Lite < 1.9.0.53 - Local/Remote File Inclusion

The SAM Pro (Free Edition) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 1.9.7.68 via the 'wap' parameter. This allows authenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. In certain configurations, the plugin is also vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion via the same parameter. This allows authenticated attackers to include remote files on the server, resulting in code execution.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Local File Inclusion issue affecting the Plugin Simple Ads Manager. It affects Versions up to 2.10.0.130 and is listed without a confirmed patched release.

Published
Oct 10, 2016
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
simple-ads-manager
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
No patched release listed
Remediation
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Simple Ads Manager as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 2.10.0.130. No fixed release is listed in this feed entry, so operators should monitor the vendor and reference links before accepting the risk.

Issue Type
Local File Inclusion
Primary Fixed Version
Not published
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.10.0.130
Tracking ID
730a3cde-bcbd-4d60-80bb-3944cc5386e5
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
simple-ads-manager View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
No patched versions published.
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.10.0.130
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