Ryan.mcgeary WP-Syntax 0.9.1 call_user_func_array input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Ryan.mcgeary WP-Syntax 0.9.1. This issue affects the function call_user_func_array. This manipulation of the argument array causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-2852. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ryan.mcgeary WP-Syntax 0.9.1 (WordPress Plugin). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function call_user_func_array. The manipulation of the argument array with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

WP-Syntax plugin 0.9.1 and earlier for Wordpress, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the test_filter[wp_head] array parameter to test/index.php, which is used in a call to the call_user_func_array function.

The weakness was released 08/18/2009 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-2852. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 40592 (WP-Syntax Plugin for WordPress 'apply_filters' function Command Execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

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 (52457), Tenable (40592), SecurityFocus (BID 36040†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23262†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 40592
Nessus Name: WP-Syntax Plugin for WordPress 'apply_filters' function Command Execution
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 395779
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-2852 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2852
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49471
X-Force: 52457
SecurityFocus: 36040 - WordPress Plugin WP-Syntax Remote PHP Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 23262 - WP-Syntax Plugin 0.9.1 for WordPress Index.php Remote PHP Code Execution, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 12/08/2024 03:39
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (54), 02/13/2017 10:20 (9), 08/20/2021 08:56 (4), 08/20/2021 08:59 (2), 12/08/2024 03:39 (24)
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