WordPress File Gallery Plugin Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:67183

Info

WordPress File Gallery Plugin Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 67183
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2014-2558
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 02 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:01PM
Credit: Tom Adams of dxwsecurity.
Vulnerable: Aesqe File Gallery 1.7.9
Not Vulnerable: Aesqe File Gallery 1.7.9.2

Discussion

WordPress File Gallery Plugin Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

The file gallery for WordPress is prone to remote PHP-code execution vulnerability because it fails to properly validate user-supplied input.

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

The file gallery 1.7.9 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

WordPress File Gallery Plugin Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

Attackers can use a browser to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

WordPress File Gallery Plugin Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

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

References

WordPress File Gallery Plugin Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

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