Description
WordPress Plugin WordPress Infinite Scroll-Ajax Load More is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin WordPress Infinite Scroll-Ajax Load More version 2.8.1.1 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to plugin version 2.8.1.2 or latest
References
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38484/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38660/
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134285/WordPress-Ajax-Load-More-PHP-Upload.html
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