WordPress Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator Plugin Path Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:52652

Info

WordPress Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator Plugin Path Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 52652
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2012-1786
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 21 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 21 2012 12:00AM
Credit: kylegilman
Vulnerable: WordPress Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator 1.1
Not Vulnerable: WordPress Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator 2.0

Discussion

WordPress Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator Plugin Path Disclosure Vulnerability

Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator plugin for WordPress is prone to a path-disclosure issue when invalid data is submitted.

Exploiting this issue can allow an attacker to access sensitive data that may be used to launch further attacks against a vulnerable computer.

Versions prior to Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator 2.0 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

WordPress Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator Plugin Path Disclosure Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit the issue using a browser.

Solution / Fix

WordPress Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator Plugin Path Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor fixes are available. Please see the references for details.

References

WordPress Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator Plugin Path Disclosure Vulnerability

References:
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