Detections
Analytics
WordPress < 4.4.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
high Nessus Plugin ID 88579
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Synopsis
The PHP application running on the remote web server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
According to its self-reported version number, the WordPress application running on the remote web server is prior to 4.4.2.It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities :
- A cross-site redirection vulnerability exists due to a failure by the application to validate certain input.
An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a specially crafted link, to redirect a victim from a legitimate web site to an arbitrary web site of the attacker's choosing, thus allowing further attacks on client-side software, such as web browsers or document rendering software. (CVE-2016-2221)
- A server-side request forgery vulnerability exists in which the server can be induced into performing unintended actions when handling certain requests. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via crafted requests to certain local URIs, to conduct further host-based attacks, such as bypassing access restrictions, conducting port scanning, enumerating internal networks and hosts, or invoking additional protocols. (CVE-2016-2222)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Upgrade to WordPress version 4.4.2 or later.See Also
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8376
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8377
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 88579
File Name: wordpress_4_4_2.nasl
Version: 1.14
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses
Published: 2/4/2016
Updated: 6/5/2024
Configuration: Enable paranoid mode
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Enable CGI Scanning: true
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.2
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Medium
Base Score: 5.8
Temporal Score: 4.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2016-2221
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.4
Temporal Score: 6.4
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:wordpress:wordpress
Required KB Items: installed_sw/WordPress, www/PHP, Settings/ParanoidReport
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Ease: No exploit is required
Patch Publication Date: 2/2/2016
Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/2/2016
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2016-2221, CVE-2016-2222