DukaPress up to 2.5.2 lib/dp_image.php dp_img_resize src path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in DukaPress up to 2.5.2. The affected element is the function dp_img_resize in the library lib/dp_image.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument src can lead to path traversal. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-8799. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in DukaPress up to 2.5.2. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function dp_img_resize in the library lib/dp_image.php. The manipulation of the argument src with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Directory traversal vulnerability in the dp_img_resize function in php/dp-functions.php in the DukaPress plugin before 2.5.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter to lib/dp_image.php.

The weakness was shared 11/28/2014 by Kacper Szurek (Website). The advisory is shared for download at wordpress.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-8799 since 11/13/2014. 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 public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

A public exploit has been developed by Kacper Szurek and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:lib/dp_image.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11703 (Wordpress Dukapress Plugin dp_img_resize() Directory Traversal Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 2.5.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (98943), Exploit-DB (35346), SecurityFocus (BID 71294†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49546†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
Author: Kacper Szurek
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OpenVAS ID: 100936
OpenVAS Name: Wordpress DukaPress src Parameter Directory Traversal Vulnerability
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MetaSploit ID: wp_dukapress_file_read.rb
MetaSploit Name: WordPress DukaPress Plugin File Read Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: DukaPress 2.5.3

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1024640
Researcher: Kacper Szurek
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-8799 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8799
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73024
X-Force: 98943
SecurityFocus: 71294 - WordPress DukaPress Plugin CVE-2014-8799 Path Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 49546 - DukaPress Plugin <2.5.4 for WordPress Remote Directory Traversal Vulnerability, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 06/13/2025 13:15
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (63), 06/25/2017 08:50 (16), 04/04/2022 17:07 (3), 06/13/2025 13:15 (16)
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