CVE-2023-25699CWE-78

WordPress VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration plugin <= 5.5.15 - Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Critical · published April 3, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty little command injection is lurking in VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration, and it’s ready to wreak havoc! 🔥 Think of it like a live concert where someone can sneak onto the stage and grab the mic without permission — in this case, the attacker can send commands directly to the server without any checks! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on your server, potentially leading to total system compromise, data breaches, or even more devastating consequences! It's like giving an intruder the keys to your entire production studio — chaos could ensue!

Put simply

Think of it like a live concert where someone can sneak onto the stage and grab the mic without permission — in this case, the attacker can send commands directly to the server without any checks! This OS Command Injection flaw occurs in VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration, versions n/a through 5.5.15, where user input isn’t properly sanitized, allowing attackers to inject harmful system commands that the server might execute.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on your server, potentially leading to total system compromise, data breaches, or even more devastating consequences! It's like giving an intruder the keys to your entire production studio — chaos could ensue! Immediately upgrade to a patched version of VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration. Make sure to validate all input thoroughly and implement security measures to prevent OS command injection attacks. Don't wait — your server’s security depends on it! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll lock it down in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01289 · 70.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-04-03T12:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 APR 12:22Z
    WordPress VideoWhisper Live Streaming Integration plugin <= 5.5.15 - Remote Code Execution (RCE)
    cvelistv5