Multiple vulnerabilities in WordPress



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-434
CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 WordPress
Web applications / CMS

Vendor WordPress.ORG

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU85992

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in the Plugin Installer. A remote authenticated administrator can bypass implemented security restrictions and upload a malicious PHP file on the server.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress: 4.1 - 6.4.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-6-4-3/


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.

2) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU85994

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WordPress: 4.1 - 6.4.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-6-4-3/


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.



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