WordPress 4.7.0/4.7.1 injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in WordPress 4.7.0/4.7.1. This impacts an unknown function of the file 4.7.0/4.7.1. Executing a manipulation can lead to injection. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in WordPress 4.7.0/4.7.1 (Content Management System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file 4.7.0/4.7.1. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-74. The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 02/02/2017 by leonjza as EDB-ID 41223 as confirmed exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is available at exploit-db.com. 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. This vulnerability is assigned to T1055 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

A public exploit has been developed by leonjza in Python and been published immediately after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as functional. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (41223). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.1
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Class: Injection
CWE: CWE-74 / CWE-707 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Functional
Author: leonjza
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08/17/2020 +1270 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: wordpress.com

Advisory: EDB-ID 41223
Researcher: leonjza
Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97282
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 02/24/2017 20:17
Updated: 08/17/2020 17:43
Changes: 02/24/2017 20:17 (44), 08/17/2020 17:43 (3)
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