CVE-2020-11548 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can achieve remote code execution via CSV injection in the Search Meter plugin if an admin exports search data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-11548?

CVE-2020-11548 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Search Meter plugin through 2.13.2 for WordPress allows user input introduced in the search bar to be any formula. The attacker could achieve remote code execution via CSV injection if a wp-admin/index.php?page=search-meter Export is performed.

Weakness: CWE-1236

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11548?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Search Meter Project Search Meter.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11548?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11548 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2020-11548 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11548 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-686c-xjjw-8474.

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