WordPress 3.9.0/3.9.1 class-wp-customize-widgets.php privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in WordPress 3.9.0/3.9.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the file wp-includes/class-wp-customize-widgets.php. The manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-5203. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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A vulnerability was found in WordPress 3.9.0/3.9.1 (Content Management System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the file wp-includes/class-wp-customize-widgets.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

wp-includes/class-wp-customize-widgets.php in the widget implementation in WordPress 3.9.x before 3.9.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted serialized data.

The weakness was published 08/13/2014 by David Tomaschik (Alex) as confirmed posting (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-5203 since 08/13/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

By approaching the search of inurl:wp-includes/class-wp-customize-widgets.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 77312 (Fedora 20 : wordpress-3.9.2-3.fc20 (2014-9264)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 122564 (Fedora Security Update for wordpress (FEDORA-2014-9270)).

Upgrading to version 3.9.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (95342), Tenable (77312), SecurityFocus (BID 69096†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-50004†). Similar entries are available at VDB-67378, VDB-67379 and VDB-70654. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 77312
Nessus Name: Fedora 20 : wordpress-3.9.2-3.fc20 (2014-9264)
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for wordpress FEDORA-2014-9270
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 3.9.1

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Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: 29389
Researcher: David Tomaschik (Alex)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-5203 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-5203
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67380
X-Force: 95342 - WordPress wp-includes/class-wp-customize-widgets.php code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 69096 - WordPress Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 50004 - WordPress 3.9.x before 3.9.2 Remote Code Execution via Crafted Serialized Data, High

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Created: 08/20/2014 15:17
Updated: 02/10/2022 22:03
Changes: 08/20/2014 15:17 (72), 09/12/2017 13:34 (8), 02/10/2022 21:49 (3), 02/10/2022 22:03 (1)
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