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e-signature < 1.5.6.8 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution

The e-signature plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions before 1.5.6.8. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin e-signature. It affects Versions before 1.5.6.8 and is fixed in 1.5.6.8.

Published
Jan 11, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
e-signature
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.5.6.8, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin e-signature as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions before 1.5.6.8. Update e-signature to 1.5.6.8 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
1.5.6.8
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 1.5.6.8
Tracking ID
03be4344-d388-4357-8a2e-c3b9c8b83017
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Identifier strength
03be4344-d388-4357-8a2e-c3b9c8b83017

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Version evidence
Versions before 1.5.6.8

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

Patch evidence
1.5.6.8

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

Source coverage
1 reference

External references are available for source validation, advisory review, and incident notes.

Verification Checklist

How to validate this finding

Use these checks when converting this record into a patch ticket, incident note, or risk acceptance decision.

Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions before 1.5.6.8.

Step 2

Confirm e-signature is updated to 1.5.6.8 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
e-signature View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
1.5.6.8
Affected Versions
Versions before 1.5.6.8
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