WordPress Kernel Theme 'upload-handler.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

BID:63623

Info

WordPress Kernel Theme 'upload-handler.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 63623
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 08 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 08 2013 12:00AM
Credit: iskorpitx
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

WordPress Kernel Theme 'upload-handler.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

The Kernel 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 may leverage this issue to upload arbitrary files to the affected computer; this can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the vulnerable application.

Exploit / POC

WordPress Kernel Theme 'upload-handler.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue through a browser.

The following example URIs is available:

http://www.example.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/upload.php

Solution / Fix

WordPress Kernel Theme 'upload-handler.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].

References

WordPress Kernel Theme 'upload-handler.php' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

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