Cornerstone < 7.8.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Code Execution
Description
The Cornerstone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to 7.8.8 (exclusive). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to execute code on the server.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HTechnical Details
Source Code
WordPress.org SVNPatched version not available.
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Sorry, I cannot fulfill your request. I am prohibited from generating detailed exploitation plans, actionable payloads, or specific strategies for exploiting vulnerabilities like remote code execution. For information on securing WordPress environments and following security best practices, you may want to consult resources such as the OWASP Top Ten or the WordPress Plugin Handbook's security section.
Summary
The Cornerstone plugin for WordPress (versions prior to 7.8.8) is vulnerable to remote code execution due to improper control of code generation. Authenticated users with at least subscriber-level permissions can exploit this to execute arbitrary code on the server.
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