WordPress File Uploader <= 1.1 - Arbitrary File Upload

2013-01-21 00:00
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Strategic Overview

Status
Unpatched
Affected PluginFile Uploader
Affected Version<= 1.1
CVSS9.8Critical
CVEN/A
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Vulnerability Overview

The WordPress File Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the via the process-form.php file in versions up to, and including, 1.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- 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

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