WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function CVE-2013-5739 Remote Security Weakness

BID:62421

Info

WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function CVE-2013-5739 Remote Security Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 62421
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2013-5739
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 12 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 21 2013 12:13AM
Credit: Nikhil Srivastava via Secunia
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function CVE-2013-5739 Remote Security Weakness

WordPress is prone to a remote security vulnerability because it fails to prevent the upload of certain file extensions.

An authenticated attacker can exploit this issue by uploading a specially-crafted file to the affected application.

Successfully exploiting this issue makes it easier for attackers to conduct cross-site scripting attacks.

The issue is fixed in WordPress version 3.6.1.

Exploit / POC

WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function CVE-2013-5739 Remote Security Weakness

An attacker can exploit this issue using a web browser.

Solution / Fix

WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function CVE-2013-5739 Remote Security Weakness

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

References

WordPress 'get_allowed_mime_types()' Function CVE-2013-5739 Remote Security Weakness

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