#VU15398 Arbitrary file upload in Slideshow Gallery - CVE-2014-5460

Vulnerability identifier: #VU15398

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-5460

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Slideshow Gallery
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Tribulant Software

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of uploading files in wp-content/uploads/slideshow-gallery/. A remote authenticated user can upload and execute arbitrary PHP file on the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Slideshow Gallery: 1.4.1 - 1.4.6

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128069/WordPress-Slideshow-Gallery-1.4.6-Shell-Upload.html

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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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.