wpDataTables <= 1.5.3 - Arbitrary File Upload

2014-11-25 00:00

Claudio Viviani

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.5.4

Affected PluginwpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin

Affected Version< 1.5.4

CVSS9.8Critical

CVEN/A

View all wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Overview

The wpDataTables plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the (1) wdt_upload_file function and in the (2) lib/upload/UploadHandler.php file in versions before 1.5.4. 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: Update to version 1.5.4, 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/6ab975b0-4216-46df-bf5e-91e403728e5b

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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