WordPress up to 2.2.2 no_filter cross-site request forgery

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WordPress. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation of the argument no_filter can lead to cross-site request forgery. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-4893. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WordPress (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument no_filter with an unknown input leads to a cross-site request forgery vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-352. The web application does not, or can not, sufficiently verify whether a well-formed, valid, consistent request was intentionally provided by the user who submitted the request. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

wp-admin/admin-functions.php in Wordpress before 2.2.3 and Wordpress multi-user (MU) before 1.2.5a does not properly verify the unfiltered_html privilege, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via modified data to (1) post.php or (2) page.php with a no_filter field.

The weakness was shared 09/12/2007 by xknown (Website). The advisory is shared for download at trac.wordpress.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-4893 since 09/14/2007. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a exploit are known.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 27753 (Fedora 7 : wordpress-2.2.3-0.fc7 (2007-2143)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at wordpress.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36576), Tenable (27753), SecurityFocus (BID 25639†), OSVDB (37275†) and Secunia (SA26796†). The entry VDB-3305 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross-site request forgery
CWE: CWE-352 / CWE-862 / CWE-863
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 27753
Nessus Name: Fedora 7 : wordpress-2.2.3-0.fc7 (2007-2143)
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OpenVAS ID: 861348
OpenVAS Name: Family Connections argv[1] Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: wordpress.org

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09/11/2007 🔍
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03/15/2021 +4878 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: trac.wordpress.org
Researcher: xknown
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-4893 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4893
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3304
X-Force: 36576 - WordPress and WordPress multi-user (MU) unfiltered_html feature cross-site scripting, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 25639 - WordPress Unfiltered_HTML Field Name HTML Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 26796 - Fedora update for wordpress, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 37275 - Wordpress wp-admin/admin-functions.php unfiltered_html Privilege XSS
Vupen: ADV-2007-3132

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 09/19/2007 09:00
Updated: 03/15/2021 18:09
Changes: 09/19/2007 09:00 (76), 09/23/2016 12:03 (2), 03/15/2021 18:03 (8), 03/15/2021 18:09 (1)
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