Vulnerability Description
The Adning Advertising plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the _ning_upload_image function in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tunasite | Adning Advertising | < 1.5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-adning-advertising-plugin-Third Party Advisory
- https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-pro-advertising-system-all-in-one-ad-manager/2696Product
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e9873fe3-fc06-4a52-aa32-6922cab7830cThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/07/critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-adninExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4a263b74-e9ae-4fd2-be9Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-in-adning-advertising-plugin-Third Party Advisory
- https://codecanyon.net/item/wp-pro-advertising-system-all-in-one-ad-manager/2696Product
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e9873fe3-fc06-4a52-aa32-6922cab7830cThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/07/critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-adninExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4a263b74-e9ae-4fd2-be9Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-36705?
CVE-2020-36705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Adning Advertising plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the _ning_upload_image function in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5. This...
How severe is CVE-2020-36705?
CVE-2020-36705 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-36705?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tunasite Adning Advertising.