WordPress VideoWhisper Video Presentation Plugin 'vw_upload.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
BID:53851
Info
WordPress VideoWhisper Video Presentation Plugin 'vw_upload.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 53851 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jun 07 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jun 07 2012 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Sammy FORGIT |
| Vulnerable: |
WordPress VideoWhisper Video Presentation 3.17 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
WordPress VideoWhisper Video Presentation Plugin 'vw_upload.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
The VideoWhisper Video Presentation plug-in for WordPress 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 PHP code and run it in the context of the Web server process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible.
VideoWhisper Video Presentation 3.17 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
The VideoWhisper Video Presentation plug-in for WordPress 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 PHP code and run it in the context of the Web server process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible.
VideoWhisper Video Presentation 3.17 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
WordPress VideoWhisper Video Presentation Plugin 'vw_upload.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Attackers can use a browser to exploit this issue.
The following example exploit code is available:
Attackers can use a browser to exploit this issue.
The following example exploit code is available:
Solution / Fix
WordPress VideoWhisper Video Presentation Plugin 'vw_upload.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
References
WordPress VideoWhisper Video Presentation Plugin 'vw_upload.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
References:
References:
- VideoWhisper Video Presentation Homepage (WordPress)
- Wordpress Homepage (Wordpress)