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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine

CVE-2024-6386

High
9.9/10

Summary

The WPML plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.12 via Twig Server-Side Template Injection. This is due to missing input validation and sanitization on the render function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to execute code on the server.

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  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • CHANGED
  • NONE
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  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-1336 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine

The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine.

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