Responsive Thumbnail Slider < 1.0.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Vulnerability Description
The Responsive Thumbnail Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type sanitization in the via the image uploader in versions up to 1.0.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server using a double extension which may make remote code execution possible.
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:
- Arash Khazaei
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6c396ae6-d34c-4554-b670-28868dc136a5?source=cve
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2015080170
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-thumbnail-carousel-slider-arbitrary-file-upload-1-0/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37998
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/multi/http/wp_responsive_thumbnail_slider_upload.rb
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