Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed

Simple Ads Manager < 2.9.4.116 - Denial of Service

The Simple Ads Manager Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Denial of Service in versions before 2.9.4.116. This is due to an input validation flaw that allows an attacker to perform simple file system operations which can result in a denial of service. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to affected website to consume memory and CPU resources, thus denying service to legitimate users.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a high severity with CVSS 7.5 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Simple Ads Manager. It affects Versions before 2.9.4.116 and is fixed in 2.9.4.116.

Published
Jul 02, 2015
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
simple-ads-manager
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.9.4.116, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin Simple Ads Manager as high severity with CVSS 7.5. The affected range is Versions before 2.9.4.116. Update Simple Ads Manager to 2.9.4.116 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.9.4.116
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 2.9.4.116
Tracking ID
964601d5-8460-41c5-9791-ff9e3af964e3
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
simple-ads-manager View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
2.9.4.116
Affected Versions
Versions before 2.9.4.116
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