Description

Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in Migratico Lite <= 2.6.8 versions.

Executive Summary

Technical Details

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Additional Metadata

{
  "score": "10.0",
  "pubDate": "2026-09-17T14:17:15.130Z",
  "pubdate": "2026-09-17T14:17:15.130Z",
  "executiveSummary": "The Migratico Lite plugin for WordPress, in all versions up to and including 2.6.8, contains a critical security vulnerability that allows for unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE).\nThis vulnerability originates from improper input validation and insecure handling of request parameters within the plugin's core functionality, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the underlying host server.\nThe impact of this flaw is severe, potentially leading to a complete compromise of the WordPress environment, including data exfiltration, site defacement, and persistence through the installation of web shells.\nExploitation does not require authentication or elevated privileges, making it accessible to remote, unauthenticated attackers via the public internet.\nGiven that this vulnerability affects the core execution flow, it poses an immediate and high risk to all websites utilizing the affected versions of Migratico Lite.\nImmediate remediation is required, as the lack of authentication requirements allows for automated exploitation by malicious actors targeting vulnerable installations.",
  "technicalDetails": "The vulnerability manifests as an Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw within Migratico Lite versions <= 2.6.8. The core issue lies in the insecure handling of user-supplied data, which is processed and eventually evaluated or included by the plugin without sufficient sanitization or authorization checks.\nThe attack flow begins with an attacker identifying a vulnerable entry point within the plugin's request handling logic. By sending a crafted HTTP request to the specific endpoint used by the plugin, an attacker can supply malicious payloads. Because the plugin fails to implement proper access control checks (such as nonce verification or user capability checks), the request is processed by the server as if it were a legitimate administrative or system operation.\nOnce the payload reaches the vulnerable component, the application executes the supplied input. This execution context typically occurs within the privilege level of the web server (e.g., www-data), which, in a standard WordPress environment, allows the attacker to read, modify, or delete files, interact with the underlying database, and execute system-level commands depending on server configuration.\nThe exploitation process follows a predictable pattern: 1) Identification of the target endpoint responsible for the insecure processing; 2) Crafting a payload designed to trigger the RCE (often involving serialization vulnerabilities, file inclusion, or direct code evaluation); 3) Delivery of the payload via an HTTP POST or GET request; 4) Execution of the payload resulting in code execution. Post-exploitation, an attacker typically establishes a persistent backdoor or web shell to maintain unauthorized access, enabling lateral movement within the hosting environment or the exfiltration of sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php.\nBecause the plugin does not mandate authentication, there are no requirements for administrative rights or specific user roles to trigger the vulnerability. The exposure is total, as the plugin hooks into standard web traffic paths, making it highly susceptible to scanning and mass exploitation efforts by automated botnets."
}