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WordPress < 3.3.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
critical Nessus Plugin ID 59048
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Synopsis
The remote web server contains a PHP application that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
According to its version number, the WordPress install hosted on the remote web server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- The application is affected by an unspecified vulnerability in wp-includes/js/swfupload/swfupload.swf.
(CVE-2012-2399)
- The application is affected by an unspecified vulnerability in wp-includes/js/swfobject.js.
(CVE-2012-2400)
- The application contains a version of Plupload prior to 1.5.4 that enables scripting regardless of the domain from which the SWF content was loaded, which allows remote attackers to bypass Same Origin Policy via crafted content. (CVE-2012-2401)
- The application is affected by a security bypass vulnerability. Successfully exploiting this issue would allow a site administrator to deactivate network wide plugins. This issue requires the application to run under a WordPress network. (CVE-2012-2402)
- The application is prone to multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities. An attacker can use specially crafted comments and the application is affected when making URLs clickable.
(CVE-2012-2403, CVE-2012-2404)
Note that CVE-2011-4898, CVE-2011-4899, CVE-2012-0782, CVE-2012-0937, and CVE-2012-1936 reportedly affect WordPress versions 3.3.1 and prior, however the CVE's are currently disputed without clear solutions. It is recommended you update to the latest available WordPress version.
Note that Nessus has not tested for the issues, but instead has relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to WordPress 3.3.2 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 59048
File Name: wordpress_3_3_2.nasl
Version: 1.18
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses
Published: 5/9/2012
Updated: 6/6/2024
Configuration: Enable paranoid mode
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Enable CGI Scanning: true
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Temporal Score: 7.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2012-2400
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:wordpress:wordpress
Required KB Items: www/PHP, installed_sw/WordPress, Settings/ParanoidReport
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Ease: No exploit is required
Patch Publication Date: 4/20/2011
Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/20/2012
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2011-4898, CVE-2011-4899, CVE-2012-0782, CVE-2012-0937, CVE-2012-1936, CVE-2012-2399, CVE-2012-2400, CVE-2012-2401, CVE-2012-2402, CVE-2012-2403, CVE-2012-2404, CVE-2012-3414