WordPress up to 1.1 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress up to 1.1. It has been classified as very critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. This manipulation causes Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-2400. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in WordPress up to 1.1 (Content Management System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in wp-includes/js/swfobject.js in WordPress before 3.3.2 has unknown impact and attack vectors.

The weakness was published 04/21/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at wordpress.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-2400 since 04/21/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/23/2024).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59093 (Debian DSA-2470-1 : wordpress - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175238 (Debian Security Update for Wordpress (DSA-2470)).

Upgrading to version 1.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (75209), Tenable (59093), OSVDB (81460†), Secunia (SA49138†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35005†). Similar entries are available at VDB-4345, VDB-61131, VDB-61130 and VDB-60629. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 59093
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2470-1 : wordpress - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 71349
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2670-1 (wordpress)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 1.2

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12/23/2024 +3563 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: DSA-2470
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-2400 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2400
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60625

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X-Force: 75209
SecurityFocus: 73868
Secunia: 49138
OSVDB: 81460
Vulnerability Center: 35005 - WordPress < 3.3.2 wp-includes/js/swfobject.js Unspecified Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/23/2024 01:47
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (56), 04/19/2017 10:31 (10), 12/01/2021 09:59 (3), 12/01/2021 10:02 (1), 12/01/2021 10:06 (3), 12/23/2024 01:47 (18)
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