NewsBlogger <= 0.2.5.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Vulnerability Description
The NewsBlogger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the newsblogger_install_and_activate_plugin() function in all versions up to, and including, 0.2.5.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server 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:
- Alexander Chikaylo
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/85cea6b5-d57b-495e-a504-a0c1ba691637?source=cve
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2/functions.php#L440
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2/functions.php#L461
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2/functions.php#L470
- https://themes.trac.wordpress.org/browser/newsblogger/0.2.5.5/functions.php?annotate=blame&rev=269615#file2
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