JVN#87863382
N-Media file uploader vulnerability in handling uploaded files
Overview
N-Media file uploader contains a vulnerability in the way it handles uploaded files.
Products Affected
- N-Media file uploader versions prior to 3.4
Description
N-Media file uploader is a plugin for WordPress. N-Media file uploader contains a vulnerability (CWE-264) in the way it handles uploaded files. As a result, an arbitrary PHP script which is uploaded may be executed.
Impact
A user with "Author" privileges and above may execute an arbitrary command on the server.
Solution
Update the software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer and modify the settings for file types that are allowed to be uploaded.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Link |
| N-Media | N-Media file uploader |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2014.09.25 (CVSS Base Metrics)
| Measures | Severity | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access Vector(AV) | Local (L) | Adjacent Network (A) | Network (N) | A vulnerability exploitable with network access means the vulnerable software is bound to the network stack and the attacker does not require local network access or local access. Such a vulnerability is often termed "remotely exploitable". |
| Access Complexity(AC) | High (H) | Medium (M) | Low (L) | Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. |
| Authentication(Au) | Multiple (M) | Single (S) | None (N) | The vulnerability requires an attacker to be logged into the system (such as at a command line or via a desktop session or web interface). |
| Confidentiality Impact(C) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) | There is considerable informational disclosure. Access to some system files is possible, but the attacker does not have control over what is obtained, or the scope of the loss is constrained. |
| Integrity Impact(I) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) | Modification of some system files or information is possible, but the attacker does not have control over what can be modified, or the scope of what the attacker can affect is limited. |
| Availability Impact(A) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) | There is reduced performance or interruptions in resource availability. |
Base Score:6.5
Credit
Yuji Tounai of bogus.jp reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
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| CVE |
CVE-2014-5324 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2014-000112 |