WordPress up to 3.3.1 swfupload.swf "ExternalInterfacecall" movieName cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in WordPress up to 3.3.1. This issue affects the function "ExternalInterfacecall" of the file swfupload.swf. Such manipulation of the argument movieName leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2012-3414. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WordPress up to 3.3.1 (Content Management System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function "ExternalInterfacecall" of the file swfupload.swf. The manipulation of the argument movieName with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. Impacted is integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in swfupload.swf in SWFUpload 2.2.0.1 and earlier, as used in WordPress before 3.3.2, TinyMCE Image Manager 1.1, and other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the movieName parameter, related to the "ExternalInterface.call" function.

The weakness was presented 07/19/2013 by Neal Poole (Website). The advisory is shared for download at nealpoole.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-3414 since 06/14/2012. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The exploit is available at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (85748), Exploit-DB (37470), SecurityFocus (BID 54245†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46770†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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OpenVAS ID: 100641
OpenVAS Name: TYPO3 SWFUpload movieName Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: 122399
Researcher: Neal Poole
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3414 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3414
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64508
X-Force: 85748
SecurityFocus: 54245 - SWFUpload 'movieName' Parameter Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 46770 - SWFUpload <2.2.0.2 XSS Related to the \, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 12/10/2024 05:10
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (55), 06/10/2017 09:26 (10), 01/03/2022 19:11 (3), 06/27/2024 06:20 (23), 12/10/2024 05:10 (5)
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