CVE-2023-1549: Ad Inserter < 2.7.27 - Admin+ PHP Object Injection

Published May 15, 2023
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Updated

The Ad Inserter WordPress plugin before 2.7.27 unserializes user input provided via the settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform PHP Object Injection when a suitable gadget is present

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ad Inserter Project Ad Inserter Wordpress<2.7.27

Event History

May 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:15 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-1549?

CVE-2023-1549 is a vulnerability in the Ad Inserter WordPress plugin before version 2.7.27 that allows high privilege users to perform PHP Object Injection.

2

How does CVE-2023-1549 occur?

CVE-2023-1549 occurs when the plugin unserializes user input provided via the settings, allowing for PHP Object Injection.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1549?

CVE-2023-1549 has a severity rating of 7.2, which is considered high.

4

How can the CVE-2023-1549 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2023-1549 vulnerability can be exploited by high privilege users, such as admins, who have access to the plugin settings.

5

How do I fix the CVE-2023-1549 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2023-1549 vulnerability, update your Ad Inserter WordPress plugin to version 2.7.27 or later.

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