WPLocalPlaces (Unknown Versions) - Arbitrary File Upload

2013-10-20 00:00

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Strategic Overview

Status

Unpatched

Affected ThemeWPLocalPlaces

Affected Version*

CVSS9.8Critical

CVEN/A

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Vulnerability Overview

The WPLocalPlaces theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the '/monetize/upload/index.php' file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's 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/73115c27-86f1-4421-9fe5-bf5d8cf54d9f

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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