HTTP: WordPress jQuery Mega Menu Widget Plugin skin Parameter Local File Inclusion
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known local file inclusion vulnerability in Wordpress. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in jQuery Mega Widget 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
jQuery Mega Menu Widget plugin for WordPress is prone to a local file-include vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain potentially sensitive information and to execute arbitrary local scripts in the context of the webserver process. This may allow the attacker to compromise the application and the computer; other attacks are also possible. jQuery Mega Menu Widget plugin 1.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Design_chemical jquery_mega_menu_widget
Short Name
HTTP:PHP:WP-JQUERY-MEGAMENU-LFI
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
File Inclusion Local Mega Menu Parameter Plugin Widget WordPress bid:46584 jQuery skin
Release Date
03/10/2011
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
Design_chemical