WordPress up to 4.0 Network Packet class-phpass.php PWD data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in WordPress up to 4.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file wp-includes/class-phpass.php of the component Network Packet Handler. The manipulation of the argument PWD results in data processing. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-9034. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in WordPress up to 4.0 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown code block of the file wp-includes/class-phpass.php of the component Network Packet Handler. The manipulation of the argument PWD with an unknown input leads to a data processing vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-19. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was shared 11/29/2014 as confirmed release notes (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-9034 since 11/20/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by John Martinelli in PHP and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:wp-includes/class-phpass.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83918 (Debian DLA-236-1 : wordpress security update), 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 13075 (WordPress Versions Prior to 3.9.3 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities). The code used by the exploit is:

$postData = array(
        'log' => $argv[2],
        'pwd' => str_repeat("A",1000000),
        'redirect_to' => $argv[1] . "/wp-admin/",
        'reauth' => 1,
        'testcookie' => '1',
        'wp-submit' => "Log%20In");

Upgrading to version 4.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99058), Exploit-DB (35413), Tenable (83918), SecurityFocus (BID 71233†) and OSVDB (114857†). The entries VDB-68272, VDB-68273, VDB-68274 and VDB-68275 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Data processing
CWE: CWE-19
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: John Martinelli
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Nessus ID: 83918
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-236-1 : wordpress security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703085
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3085-1 (wordpress - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WordPress 4.0.1

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Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: 30467
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9034 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9034
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68304

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X-Force: 99058 - WordPress wp-includes/class-phpass.php denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 71233 - WordPress Password Check Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 114857
SecurityTracker: 1031243
Vulnerability Center: 47462 - WordPress \x27wp-includes/class-phpass.php\x27 Remote DoS Vulnerability via a Long Password, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 12/03/2014 09:23
Updated: 07/03/2024 05:53
Changes: 12/03/2014 09:23 (78), 09/11/2017 20:53 (9), 02/27/2022 11:09 (5), 02/27/2022 11:16 (1), 07/03/2024 05:53 (15)
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