CVE-2019-25217

Critical

Description

The SiteGround Optimizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass leading to Remote Code Execution and Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 5.0.12 due to incorrect use of an access control attribute on the switch_php function called via the /switch-php REST API route. This allows attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductSiteground Speed Optimizer
PublishedOct 16, 2024
First seenOct 16, 2024

How to fix

Update
  • siteground speed_optimizer5.0.12 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
siteground speed_optimizerv < 5.0.125.0.12

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