CVE-2018-15877
HighPublic exploitThe Plainview Activity Monitor plugin before 20180826 for WordPress is vulnerable to OS command injection via shell metacharacters in the ip parameter of a wp-admin/admin.php?page=plainview_activity_monitor&tab=activity_tools request.
Published Aug 26, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 669df758-0c7d-41c9-a9bd-9b3697898c77
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-15877 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Plainview Activity Monitor (Plainview Activity Monitor Project).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Plainview Activity Monitor 20180826.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
77%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Plainview Activity Monitor plugin before 20180826 for WordPress is vulnerable to OS command injection via shell metacharacters in the ip parameter of a wp-admin/admin.php?page=plainview_activity_monitor&tab=activity_tools request.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Plainview Activity MonitorPlainview Activity Monitor Project | See advisory | 20180826 |
Patched Releases
Plainview Activity Monitor
20180826
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 26, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/669df758-0c7d-41c9-a9bd-9b3697898c77?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/669df758-0c7d-41c9-a9bd-9b3697898c77?source=api-scan
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155502/WordPress-Plainview-Activity-Monitor-20161228-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163425/WordPress-Plainview-Activity-Monitor-20161228-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- exploithttps://github.com/aas-n/CVE/tree/master/CVE-2018-15877
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Plainview Activity Monitor plugin before 20180826 for WordPress is vulnerable to OS command injection via shell metacharacters in the ip parameter of a wp-admin/admin.php?page=plainview_activity_monitor&tab=activity_tools request.
Affected: Plainview Activity Monitor (Plainview Activity Monitor Project). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Plainview Activity Monitor 20180826.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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