rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress <= 4.2 - Arbitary File Upload

2016-12-21 00:00

James Golovich

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 4.2.1

Affected PluginrtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress

Affected Version< 4.2.1

CVSS9.8Critical

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The rtMedia for WordPress, BuddyPress and bbPress for WordPress is vulnerable to Direct file access in versions up to, and including, 4.2. This is due to the 'rtUploadAttachment.php' file preventing direct access to the the file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access the file directly which triggers execution and lets unauthenticated users upload files.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 4.2.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

External References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/be97e1ca-6c9c-4641-ba7c-bbb14a58d99e

CVSS Vector

9.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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