HTTP: WordPress uploadImage Arbitrary File Upload
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against WordPress uploadImage php file. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
WordPress Recip.ly is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files. The issue occurs because the application fails to adequately sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Recip.ly 1.1.7 and prior versions are vulnerable.
Affected Products
Wordpress recip.ly_plugin
Short Name
HTTP:PHP:WORDPRESS-UPLOAD
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Arbitrary CVE-2014-7969 File Upload WordPress bid:46002 uploadImage
Release Date
02/08/2011
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Wordpress