WordPress Recip.ly 'uploadImage.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	46002
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jan 25 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Jan 25 2011 12:00AM
Credit:	AutoSec Tools
Vulnerable:	WordPress Recip.ly Plugin 1.1.7
Not Vulnerable:

WordPress Recip.ly 'uploadImage.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

WordPress Recip.ly is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files. The issue occurs because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible.

WordPress Recip.ly 1.1.7 and prior versions are vulnerable.

WordPress Recip.ly 'uploadImage.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue via a browser.

The following proof-of-concept is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/46002.php

WordPress Recip.ly 'uploadImage.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

WordPress Recip.ly 'uploadImage.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

References:

• Recip.ly Plugin Homepage (WordPress)
  
• WordPress Recip.ly Plugin 1.1.7 Arbitrary Upload (AutoSec Tools)