CVE-2020-36701
No known patch is available for this vulnerability.
The affected plugin has been removed from the WordPress.org directory (reason: Security Issue), and no patched version is being distributed through the official directory. If you have the affected software installed, you should uninstall or replace it rather than wait for an update.
Description
The Page Builder: KingComposer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Uploads in versions up to, and including, 2.9.3 via the 'process_bulk_action' function in the 'kingcomposer/includes/kc.extensions.php' file. This makes it possible for authenticated users with author level permissions and above to upload arbitrary files onto the server which can be used to execute code on the server.
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Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:a:king-theme:page_builder_king_composer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*Range: <=2.9.3
Patches
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References
4- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changesetnvdPatch
- blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-kingcomposer-page-builder-fixed-multiple-critical-vulnerabilities/nvdExploit
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/45a62dd0-386c-41b3-b8dd-ced443da9f92nvdThird Party Advisory
- wordpress.org/plugins/kingcomposer/nvdProduct
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