ProfilePress (wp-user-avatar) WordPress: remote code execution (RCE)
ProfilePress (wp-user-avatar) WordPress
Remote code execution (RCE) in the ProfilePress (wp-user-avatar) WordPress component. Threat level: High (CVSS 8.1).
Who is affected
This vulnerability affects: ProfilePress (wp-user-avatar) WordPress. If you use this component on your site, check the version and update it as soon as possible.
How dangerous
Rating: High, CVSS 8.1 out of 10. It is worth acting before the flaw is exploited.
What this flaw is
Remote code execution (RCE) is the most dangerous class of flaw. It lets an attacker run their own code on your server, usually remotely and without logging in.
In practice it means a full takeover of the site and server: content replacement, data theft, backdoor installation. Such flaws are exploited en masse and automatically, often within hours of disclosure.
Score breakdown (CVSS vector)
What the CVSS 8.1 rating means in practice:
- The attack can be carried out remotely, over the internet.
- No login or account required.
- Requires no action from the victim.
- At risk: data confidentiality, integrity (data can be altered), site availability.
Weakness class: CWE-306, CWE-330.
What to do
- Update the vulnerable component (ProfilePress (wp-user-avatar) WordPress) to the latest version.
- If a patch is not out yet, temporarily disable the vulnerable element.
- Check whether the site has already been attacked: unusual files, new administrator accounts, redirects.
- Make a backup before you start making changes.
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