Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in e-Commerce Plugin for WordPress by WordPress
CVE-2008-6811

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
E-commerce Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 May 2009

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2008-6811?

The e-Commerce Plugin for WordPress, specifically in image_processing.php, is susceptible to an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. This flaw enables remote attackers to upload files with executable extensions, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution. Attackers can access the uploaded file directly via a request in the wp-content/plugins/wp-shopping-cart/ directory, posing significant security risks for affected installations.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2008-6811 - Proof of Concept

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31982
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6867
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46224
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EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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