The WordPress WP-Advanced-Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated database export in versions up to, and including, 3.3.3 via the WP_Advanced_Search_Export() function which makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export a vulnerable site's entire database. This is due to the WP_Advanced_Search_Export() function being hooked via an admin_post_nopriv action that is available to all users.
This vulnerability is a high severity with CVSS 8.6 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin WordPress WP-Advanced-Search. It affects Versions up to 3.3.3 and is fixed in 3.3.4.
the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin WordPress WP-Advanced-Search as high severity with CVSS 8.6. The affected range is Versions up to 3.3.3. Update WordPress WP-Advanced-Search to 3.3.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
wp-advanced-search
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | No linked CVE entry. |
| Patched Versions |
3.3.4
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 3.3.3
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These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.
WordPress WP-Advanced-Search <= 3.3.6 - SQL Injection
WordPress WP-Advanced-Search <= 3.3.9 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
WP-Advanced-Search <= 3.3.9.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload
WordPress WP-Advanced-Search <= 3.3.9.2 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
WP-Advanced-Search <= 3.3.8 - Cross-Site Request Forgery leading to Plugin Settings Updates
WordPress WP-Advanced-Search <= 3.3.3 - Remote Code Execution
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