HTTP: WordPress Announces Plugin abspath Parameter Remote File Inclusion
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known remote file inclusion vulnerability in Wordpress due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Annonces plugin. A remote attacker can exploit this by enticing a target to open a malicious URL link. A successful attack can result in arbitrary code execution and loss of sensitive information.
Extended Description
The Annonces plug-in for WordPress is prone to a remote file-include vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue could allow an attacker to compromise the application and the underlying system; other attacks are also possible. Annonces 1.2.0.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Wordpress annonces
Short Name
HTTP:PHP:WP-ANNOUNCES-RFI
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Announces File Inclusion Parameter Plugin Remote WordPress abspath bid:49689
Release Date
09/28/2011
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