Description

WordPress Plugin Nelio AB Testing is prone to a server-side request forgery vulnerability. An attacker may leverage this issue to make the vulnerable server perform port scanning of hosts in internal or external networks; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin Nelio AB Testing version 4.5.10 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 4.5.11 or latest

References

https://quanyang.github.io/part-1-continuous-pwning/

https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2017/01/04/tip-for-security-researchers-make-sure-the-developer-has-actually-fixed-the-vulnerability-you-found/

https://wordpress.org/plugins/nelio-ab-testing/changelog/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-918 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update SSRF