WordPress UnGallery Plugin 'search' Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

BID:56182

Info

WordPress UnGallery Plugin 'search' Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 56182
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 23 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 23 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Charlie Eriksen via Secunia
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

WordPress UnGallery Plugin 'search' Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

The UnGallery plugin for WordPress is prone to a remote arbitrary command-execution vulnerability because it fails to properly validate user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary commands within the context of the vulnerable application.

UnGallery 2.1.5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

WordPress UnGallery Plugin 'search' Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

Attackers can use a browser to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

WordPress UnGallery Plugin 'search' Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

WordPress UnGallery Plugin 'search' Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

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