Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability in Kish Guest Posting Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2012-1125

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Kish Guest Posting Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2012

What is CVE-2012-1125?

The Kish Guest Posting Plugin for WordPress contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code. This flaw resides in the uploadify.php script, where attackers can upload files with a .php extension. By crafting a direct request to the uploaded file's location, an attacker can gain control over the server, leading to severe security implications. This issue highlights the significant risks associated with improper file validation and necessitates immediate remediation to protect WordPress sites.

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References

http://secunia.com/advisories/47688
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/08/1
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http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/403694/kish-g...
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EPSS Score

37% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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