PHP Object Injection in 10Web Booster Plugin

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a PHP Object Injection flaw in the 10Web Booster WordPress plugin versions up to 2.33.6. Attackers can exploit this to manipulate data processing and execute harmful actions on the server by injecting malicious objects.

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Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking for vulnerable versions of the 10Web Booster plugin (up to 2.33.6) and monitoring for unusual server activity. Use commands like 'wp plugin list' in WordPress to check installed versions. Look for signs of unauthorized PHP object injection attempts in server logs or network traffic.

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Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows attackers to execute harmful actions on your server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or server compromise. It could be exploited in mass campaigns targeting thousands of websites.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation, which may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Exploitation could result in data breaches, triggering compliance violations and potential legal penalties.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update the 10Web Booster plugin to version 2.34.0 or later. If immediate update is not possible, apply the mitigation rule provided by Patchstack to block attacks until the update is applied.

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