WordPress < 2.1.1 Multiple Script Backdoors

high Nessus Plugin ID 24759

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Synopsis

The remote web server contains a PHP application that is affected by a remote command execution vulnerability.

Description

The version of WordPress installed on the remote host appears to include a backdoor that allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host, subject to the permissions of the web server user id.

Solution

Upgrade to WordPress version 2.1.2 or later and overwrite all the old files, especially those in wp-includes. Also, examine your web logs for suspicious activity and take appropriate steps if it appears that it has been compromised.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 24759

File Name: wordpress_221_backdoor.nasl

Version: 1.22

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 3/2/2007

Updated: 6/5/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Enable CGI Scanning: true

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.3

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 6.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:wordpress:wordpress

Required KB Items: installed_sw/WordPress, www/PHP

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Patch Publication Date: 3/2/2007

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/2/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-1277

BID: 22797

CWE: 20

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