WordPress Cimy User Extra Fields Plugin Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
BID:54597
Info
WordPress Cimy User Extra Fields Plugin Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 54597 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Jul 18 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jul 18 2012 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Crim3R |
| Vulnerable: |
WordPress Cimy User Extra Fields 2.3.7 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
WordPress Cimy User Extra Fields Plugin Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
The Cimy User Extra Fields 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 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.
Cimy User Extra Fields 2.3.7 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
The Cimy User Extra Fields 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 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.
Cimy User Extra Fields 2.3.7 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
WordPress Cimy User Extra Fields Plugin Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
Attackers can use a browser to exploit this issue.
Attackers can use a browser to exploit this issue.
Solution / Fix
WordPress Cimy User Extra Fields Plugin 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 Cimy User Extra Fields Plugin Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability
References:
References:
- WordPress Cimy User Extra Fields Plugin HomePage (WordPress)