Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2020-9006

Popup Builder 2.2.8 - 2.6.7.6 - PHP Object Injection

The Popup Builder plugin 2.2.8 through 2.6.7.6 for WordPress is vulnerable to SQL injection (in the sgImportPopups function in sg_popup_ajax.php) via PHP Deserialization on attacker-controlled data with the attachmentUrl POST variable. This allows creation of an arbitrary WordPress Administrator account, leading to possible Remote Code Execution because Administrators can run PHP code on Wordpress instances. (This issue has been fixed in the 3.x branch of popup-builder.)

Quick Answer

CVE-2020-9006 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Popup Builder – Create highly converting, mobile friendly marketing popups.. It affects 2.2.8 through 2.6.7.6 and is fixed in 3.0.

Published
Feb 16, 2020
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
popup-builder
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.0, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2020-9006 is tracked for the Plugin Popup Builder – Create highly converting, mobile friendly marketing popups. as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is 2.2.8 through 2.6.7.6. Update Popup Builder – Create highly converting, mobile friendly marketing popups. to 3.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
3.0
Primary Affected Range
2.2.8 through 2.6.7.6
Tracking ID
CVE-2020-9006
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
popup-builder View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2020-9006
Patched Versions
3.0
Affected Versions
2.2.8 through 2.6.7.6
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