WordPress AREA53 Theme 'php.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	63306
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Oct 19 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Nov 06 2013 01:01AM
Credit:	Byakuya Kouta
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

WordPress AREA53 Theme 'php.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

The AREA53 theme 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 issue to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the web server process. This may facilitate unauthorized access to the application; other attacks are also possible.

AREA53 versions 1.0.1 through 1.0.5 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

WordPress AREA53 Theme 'php.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser.

The example exploit code is available:

• /data/vulnerabilities/exploits/63306.php.txt

WordPress AREA53 Theme 'php.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 AREA53 Theme 'php.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

References:

• WordPress Homepage (WordPress)