Subscribe to Comments <= 2.1.2 - Local File Includion

2015-07-15 00:00
Tom Adams

Strategic Overview

Status
Patched in 2.3
Affected PluginSubscribe to Comments
Affected Version<= 2.1.2
CVSS7.2High
CVECVE-2015-10133
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Vulnerability Overview

The Subscribe to Comments for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 2.1.2 via the Path to header value. This allows authenticated attackers, with administrative privileges and above, 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. This same function can also be used to execute arbitrary PHP code.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.3, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-98 (Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')) The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in require, include, or similar functions.

External References

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