Vulnerability Report
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WordPress WP-Advanced-Search <= 3.3.3 - Remote Code Execution

The WordPress WP-Advanced-Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 3.3.3 via the WP_Advanced_Search_Import() function which makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server through a file upload. This is due to the WP_Advanced_Search_Import() function being hooked via an admin_post_nopriv action that is available to all users.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin WordPress WP-Advanced-Search. It affects Versions before 3.3.4 and is fixed in 3.3.4.

Published
Mar 05, 2020
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
wp-advanced-search
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.3.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin WordPress WP-Advanced-Search as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 3.3.4. Update WordPress WP-Advanced-Search to 3.3.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
3.3.4
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 3.3.4
Tracking ID
8071f117-c341-45bc-8d6e-8aa5d677d65c
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
wp-advanced-search View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
3.3.4
Affected Versions
Versions before 3.3.4
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