Description

WordPress Plugin ChimpMate-WordPress MailChimp Assistant is prone to a local file inclusion vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently verify user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. WordPress Plugin ChimpMate-WordPress MailChimp Assistant version 1.3.2 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Edit the source code to ensure that input is properly verified or disable the plugin until a fix is available

References

https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2018/06/19/authenticated-local-file-inclusion-lfi-vulnerability-in-chimpmate/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-22 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update File Inclusion