Multiple vulnerabilities in WordPress

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU44126

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2399

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform XSS attacks.

The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error in swfupload.swf in SWFupload 2.2.0.1 and earlier, as used in WordPress before 3.5.2, TinyMCE Image Manager 1.1 and earlier, and other products when processing buttonText parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-3414. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress: 0.71 - 3.3

CPE2.3

External links

https://core.trac.wordpress.org/browser/branches/3.3/wp-includes/js/swfupload/swfupload.swf?rev=20503
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN25280162/index.html
https://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2012-002110
https://make.wordpress.org/core/2013/06/21/secure-swfupload/
https://osvdb.org/81459
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120746/SWFUpload-Content-Spoofing-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/122399/tinymce11-xss.txt
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Mar/110
https://secunia.com/advisories/49138
https://wordpress.org/news/2012/04/wordpress-3-3-2/
https://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2470
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/07/18/13
https://www.osvdb.org/91134
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53192
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75210

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU44127

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2400

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Unspecified vulnerability in wp-includes/js/swfobject.js in WordPress before 3.3.2 has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress: 0.71 - 3.3

CPE2.3

External links

https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/20499/branches/3.3/wp-includes/js/swfobject.js
https://osvdb.org/81460
https://secunia.com/advisories/49138
https://wordpress.org/news/2012/04/wordpress-3-3-2/
https://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2470
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53192
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75209

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU44128

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2402

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to manipulate or delete data.

wp-admin/plugins.php in WordPress before 3.3.2 allows remote authenticated site administrators to bypass intended access restrictions and deactivate network-wide plugins via unspecified vectors.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress: 0.71 - 3.3

CPE2.3

External links

https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/20526/branches/3.3/wp-admin/plugins.php
https://osvdb.org/81462
https://secunia.com/advisories/48957
https://secunia.com/advisories/49138
https://wordpress.org/news/2012/04/wordpress-3-3-2/
https://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2470
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53192
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75090
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75207

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU44129

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2403

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when processing data passed via unspecified vectors. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress: 0.71 - 3.3

CPE2.3

External links

https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/20493/branches/3.3/wp-includes/capabilities.php
https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/20493/branches/3.3/wp-includes/formatting.php
https://osvdb.org/81463
https://secunia.com/advisories/48957
https://secunia.com/advisories/49138
https://wordpress.org/news/2012/04/wordpress-3-3-2/
https://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2470
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53192
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75093
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75206

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU44130

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2404

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when processing data passed via unspecified vectors. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress: 0.71 - 3.3

CPE2.3

External links

https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/20486/branches/3.3/wp-comments-post.php
https://osvdb.org/81464
https://secunia.com/advisories/48957
https://secunia.com/advisories/49138
https://wordpress.org/news/2012/04/wordpress-3-3-2/
https://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2470
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53192
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75092
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75202

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	5
CVE-ID	CVE-2012-2399 CVE-2012-2400 CVE-2012-2402 CVE-2012-2403 CVE-2012-2404
CWE-ID	CWE-79 CWE-20 CWE-264
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	WordPress Web applications / CMS
Vendor	WordPress.ORG