Vulnerability Report
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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
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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
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Identifier strength
964601d5-8460-41c5-9791-ff9e3af964e3

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Version evidence
Versions before 2.9.4.116

Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.

Patch evidence
2.9.4.116

A fixed version is present, so the page can answer update and remediation intent directly.

Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions before 2.9.4.116.

Step 2

Confirm Simple Ads Manager is updated to 2.9.4.116 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

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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