Flash Uploader <= 3.1.2 - Arbitrary Command Execution

2014-07-18 00:00

James Hooker

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 3.1.3

Affected PluginWordPress Flash Uploader

Affected Version< 3.1.3

CVSS9.8Critical

CVECVE-2014-5014

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Vulnerability Overview

The WordPress Flash Uploader plugin before 3.1.3 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to invalid characters in image_magic_path.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.1.3, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-77 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')) The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-5014 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f1388322-d935-4101-a6c4-a7c99228ddec

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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