WordPress 0.70 links.all.php abspath code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WordPress 0.70. This impacts an unknown function of the file links.all.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument abspath can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2003-1599. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WordPress 0.70 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file links.all.php. The manipulation of the argument abspath with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in wp-links/links.all.php in WordPress 0.70 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the $abspath variable.

The weakness was published 10/27/2014 by FraMe (Website). The advisory is available at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-1599 since 01/04/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a exploit are known. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/03/2022). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 7 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. By approaching the search of inurl:links.all.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11703 (WordPress < 0.72 RC1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses.

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 (12205), Tenable (11703), SecurityFocus (BID 7785†) and OSVDB (4611†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 11703
Nessus Name: WordPress < 0.72 RC1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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06/09/2003 +7 days 🔍
03/27/2004 +292 days 🔍
01/04/2012 +2838 days 🔍
10/27/2014 +1027 days 🔍
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03/27/2015 +151 days 🔍
04/03/2022 +2564 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: FraMe
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-1599 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1599
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-72730
X-Force: 12205
SecurityFocus: 7785 - Wordpress Remote PHP File Include Vulnerability
OSVDB: 4611 - WordPress links.all.php abspath Parameter Remote File Inclusion

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 12:07
Updated: 04/03/2022 08:57
Changes: 03/27/2015 12:07 (60), 08/17/2017 10:31 (4), 04/03/2022 08:57 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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