CVE-2017-1002000 in mobile-friendly-app-builder-by-easytouch
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in wordpress plugin mobile-friendly-app-builder-by-easytouch v3.0, The code in file ./mobile-friendly-app-builder-by-easytouch/server/images.php doesn't require authentication or check that the user is allowed to upload content.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-1002000 resides within the mobile-friendly-app-builder-by-easytouch wordpress plugin version 3.0, specifically in the server/images.php file. This represents a critical security flaw that fundamentally undermines the plugin's access control mechanisms and exposes the affected wordpress installation to unauthorized content manipulation. The vulnerability manifests as a lack of proper authentication requirements and authorization checks that should normally be enforced before allowing file upload operations within the plugin's functionality.
This technical weakness creates a path for unauthenticated attackers to exploit the plugin's file upload capabilities without proper verification of their privileges. The absence of authentication checks means that any external party can potentially access the upload endpoint and execute malicious file uploads, while the missing authorization verification implies that even if authentication were somehow bypassed, the system fails to validate whether the user should possess upload permissions. The vulnerability directly relates to CWE-285, which addresses insufficient authorization issues, and falls under the broader category of weak access control mechanisms that are commonly exploited in web application attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized file uploads, as it creates potential entry points for more sophisticated attack vectors. An attacker could upload malicious scripts or files that could then be executed within the context of the vulnerable wordpress installation, potentially leading to complete system compromise. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 which covers valid accounts and T1190 which addresses exploit public-facing application, making it particularly dangerous in environments where wordpress installations are exposed to public internet access. The flaw essentially allows attackers to bypass normal security boundaries that should prevent unauthorized content modification within the plugin's scope.
The most effective mitigation strategies involve immediate plugin updates to versions that address this authentication and authorization gap, along with implementing proper access controls at the web server level through .htaccess files or similar mechanisms that restrict direct access to sensitive upload directories. Network-level firewalls should be configured to limit access to the vulnerable endpoint to trusted IP addresses only, while security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual file upload patterns. Additionally, implementing proper input validation and sanitization for all file uploads, combined with regular security audits of wordpress plugins, would significantly reduce the risk of exploitation. The vulnerability also highlights the importance of proper security testing during plugin development, particularly focusing on authentication and authorization mechanisms that should be enforced at all entry points.