WordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin CVE-2013-2010 Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:59316

CVE-2013-2010 |

Info

WordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin CVE-2013-2010 Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 59316
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-2010
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 22 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 12 2013 02:36PM
Credit: Reported by vendor
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

WordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin CVE-2013-2010 Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

The W3 Total Cache plugin for WordPress is prone to a remote PHP code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary PHP code within the context of the web server.

W3 Total Cache 0.9.2.8 is vulnerable. Other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

WordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin CVE-2013-2010 Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue using a web browser.

Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

The following metasploit exploit code is available:

Solution / Fix

WordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin CVE-2013-2010 Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

WordPress W3 Total Cache Plugin CVE-2013-2010 Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

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