Ajax Load More is the ultimate WordPress infinite scroll plugin for lazy loading posts, single posts, pages, comments and more with Ajax powered queries. Build complex custom WordPress queries with the Ajax Load More shortcode builder then add the generated shortcode to your page.
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | N/A |
| CWE-ID | CWE-89 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) SQL injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU27989
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: N/A
Exploit availability: NoDescription
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in POST “/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php” page with param repeater=’ or sleep(5)#&type=test. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.Mitigation
Install updates from vendor’s website.Vulnerable software versions
WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More: 2.0.3 – 5.3.1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
Proof of Concept –
https://asciinema.org/a/LRCzXVCkKrVlIkuLXNIKUQdhI Fixed WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More
2022-08-22
Ajax Load More < 5.5.4 – PHAR Deserialization via CSRF
Fixed in version 5.5.4
