Local file inclusion in GraceMedia Media Player for WordPress

1) PHP File inclusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU18010

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-98 - Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to include arbitrary file on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences passed via the cfg HTTP GET parameter to "/wp-content/plugins/gracemedia-media-player/templates/files/ajax_controller.php" URL. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system or execute arbitrary PHP file.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

GraceMedia Media Player: 1.0

External links

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/26

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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.