Homepage SlideShow <= 2.3 - Arbitrary File Upload

2013-01-30 00:00

The Black Devils

Strategic Overview

Status

Unpatched

Affected PluginHomepage SlideShow

Affected Version<= 2.3

CVSS8.3High

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The Homepage SlideShow plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in versions up to, and including, 2.3. 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

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ebcbeb7c-eadb-4541-94f0-6e85f7f3e6a1

CVSS Vector

8.3

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow

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