SB2013121501 - Arbitrary file upload in WordPress OptimizePress Theme
Published: December 15, 2013 Updated: March 11, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2013121501
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-7102)
CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
CVSSv4: 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:A/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper validation of file extensions in "lib/admin/media-upload.php" script. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted HTTP request, upload a malicious PHP script and execute arbitrary PHP code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary PHP code on the vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.