CVE-2018-21005

The bbp-move-topics plugin before 1.1.6 for WordPress has code injection

published August 27, 2019

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky code injection bug lurks in the bbp-move-topics plugin for WordPress versions before 1.1.6. 🤔 What’s that? It’s an open door for mischief! Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where anyone can slip in a secret ingredient without the chef knowing — one wrong addition could ruin the entire menu! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious code into your WordPress site, leading to potential unauthorized access or manipulation of your site's functionality. While no active exploits are known at this time, the risk of code execution can have devastating effects if not addressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where anyone can slip in a secret ingredient without the chef knowing — one wrong addition could ruin the entire menu! 🍽️ By exploiting this code injection vulnerability, attackers can run arbitrary code on the server through the plugin, potentially compromising the entire site functionality and data integrity.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious code into your WordPress site, leading to potential unauthorized access or manipulation of your site's functionality. While no active exploits are known at this time, the risk of code execution can have devastating effects if not addressed! To secure your site, immediately update the bbp-move-topics plugin to version 1.1.6 or later. Regularly audit your plugins and themes for any vulnerabilities and ensure they are kept up-to-date.🛡️ You’ve got this! Keep your WordPress safe and sound with these steps, and you’ll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02072 · 81.3th percentile
Published
2019-08-27T11:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 AUG 11:54Z
    The bbp-move-topics plugin before 1.1.6 for WordPress has code injection
    cvelistv5