WordPress LB Mixed Slideshow Plugin 'upload.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	54057
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jun 18 2012 12:00AM
Updated:	Jun 18 2012 12:00AM
Credit:	Sammy Forgit, OpenSysCom
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

WordPress LB Mixed Slideshow Plugin 'upload.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

LB Mixed Slideshow plugin 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 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.

LB Mixed Slideshow 1.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

WordPress LB Mixed Slideshow Plugin 'upload.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser.

The following example exploit is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/54057.txt

WordPress LB Mixed Slideshow Plugin '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 if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

WordPress LB Mixed Slideshow Plugin 'upload.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

References:

• WordPress Homepage (WordPress)