WordPress 2.3.2/2.3.3/2.5.1 File Upload input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress 2.3.2/2.3.3/2.5.1 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component File Upload. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-2392. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in WordPress 2.3.2/2.3.3/2.5.1 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown code of the component File Upload. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in WordPress 2.5.1 and earlier might allow remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files via the Upload section in the Write Tabs area of the dashboard.

The weakness was published 05/21/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-2392 since 05/21/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/25/2018).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (42561) and SecurityFocus (BID 29276†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Timelineinfo

05/19/2008 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2490 days 🔍
09/25/2018 +1289 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-2392 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-2392
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42480
X-Force: 42561 - WordPress Write Tabs file upload
SecurityFocus: 29276 - RETIRED: WordPress 'Blog' Module 'Write Tab' Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 09/25/2018 12:48
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (47), 09/25/2018 12:48 (6)
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