W3 Total Cache <= 0.9.4.1 - Weak validation of Amazon SNS push messages

Improper Input Validation
CVE Not available
CVSS High (7.2)
Publicly Published November 10, 2016
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Description

The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to weak validation of Amazon SNS push messages in versions up to, and including, 0.9.4.1. This makes it possible for attackers to perform a variety of actions concerning the server's cache, such as performing a Denial of Service attack on the site.

References

1 affected software package

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug w3-total-cache (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Affected Version
  • <= 0.9.4.1
Patched Version
  • 0.9.5
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