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The sitepress-multilingual-cms (WPML) plugin versions prior to 4.3.7-b.2 for WordPress contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability caused by loose comparison operations in the code. This security flaw can be exploited through a series of crafted requests that take advantage of unintended comparisons between integers and strings in the includes/class-wp-installer.php file, ultimately leading to remote code execution on the affected WordPress installation.
Overview
The WPML (WordPress Multilingual) plugin is a popular tool used to create multilingual WordPress websites. The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-10568 affects versions prior to 4.3.7-b.2 and is classified as CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery). The issue stems from improper validation of user requests in the plugin's installer class. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by tricking an authenticated administrator into visiting a malicious website that triggers specially crafted requests to the vulnerable WordPress site. Due to the loose comparison issues in the code, these requests can bypass security checks and ultimately lead to arbitrary code execution on the server.
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, website administrators should take the following actions:
- Update the WPML plugin to version 4.3.7-b.2 or later immediately.
- Implement general security best practices for WordPress sites:
- Use strong, unique passwords for all administrator accounts
- Enable two-factor authentication where possible
- Keep all WordPress core files, themes, and plugins updated
- Consider implementing a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to help block malicious requests
- Review server logs for any suspicious activity that might indicate exploitation attempts.
- If compromise is suspected, conduct a thorough security audit of the WordPress installation.
References
- Detailed vulnerability analysis: https://medium.com/@arall/sitepress-multilingual-cms-wplugin-wpml-4-3-7-b-2-9c9486c13577
- WordPress Vulnerability Database entry: https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10131
- Common Weakness Enumeration: CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery)
- MITRE CVE: CVE-2020-10568
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
