WordPress up to 3.9.1 GetID3 Library xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in WordPress up to 3.9.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component GetID3 Library. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WordPress up to 3.9.1 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component GetID3 Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity.

The weakness was shared 08/06/2014 by Ivan Novikov as WordPress 3.9.2 Security Release as confirmed release notes (Website). The advisory is available at wordpress.org. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading to version 3.9.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at wordpress.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityTracker (ID 1030684†). The entries VDB-67291, VDB-67295, VDB-67293 and VDB-67292 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 3.9.2

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Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: WordPress 3.9.2 Security Release
Researcher: Ivan Novikov
Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67294
SecurityTracker: 1030684

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2014 10:08
Updated: 05/03/2019 14:08
Changes: 08/08/2014 10:08 (45), 05/03/2019 14:08 (4)
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