CVE-2012-10026: File Upload RCE

Description

The WordPress plugin Asset-Manager version 2.0 and below contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in upload.php. The endpoint fails to properly validate and restrict uploaded file types, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP scripts to a predictable temporary directory. Once uploaded, the attacker can execute the file via a direct HTTP GET request, resulting in remote code execution under the web server’s context.

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Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload

References

Other References

http://web.archive.org/web/20150106144832/http://www.opensyscom.fr:80/Actualites/wordpress-plugins-asset-manager-shell-upload-vulnerability.html https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/wp_asset_manager_upload_exec.rb https://wordpress.org/plugins/asset-manager/ https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18993 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23652 https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-asset-manager-php-file-upload http://web.archive.org/web/20150106144832/http://www.opensyscom.fr:80/Actualites/wordpress-plugins-asset-manager-shell-upload-vulnerability.html https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/wp_asset_manager_upload_exec.rb https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18993 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23652

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-10026? +

The WordPress plugin Asset-Manager version 2.0 and below contains an unauthenticated arbitrary file upload vulnerability in upload.php. The endpoint fails to properly validate and restrict uploaded file types, allowing remote attackers to upload malicious PHP scripts to a predictable temporary directory. Once uploaded, the attacker can execute the file via a direct HTTP GET request, resulting in remote code execution under the web server’s context.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2012-10026? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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