WordPress Plugin Asset-Manager <= 2.0 PHP File Upload
Vulnerability Description
The WordPress plugin Asset-Manager version 2.0 and below contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in upload.php. The endpoint fails to properly validate and restrict uploaded file types, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP scripts to a predictable temporary directory. Once uploaded, the attacker can execute the file via a direct HTTP GET request, resulting in remote code execution under the web server’s context.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Sammy FORGIT
References
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/wp_asset_manager_upload_exec.rb
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18993
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23652
- http://web.archive.org/web/20150106144832/http://www.opensyscom.fr:80/Actualites/wordpress-plugins-asset-manager-shell-upload-vulnerability.html
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/asset-manager/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-asset-manager-php-file-upload
Affected Vendor
jkriddle
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