CVE-2015-10133: subscribe to File Inclusion — Exploit

Description

The Subscribe to Comments for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 2.1.2 via the Path to header value. This allows authenticated attackers, with administrative privileges and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. This same function can also be used to execute arbitrary PHP code.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-98 CWE-98

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
markjaquith	subscribe_to_comments	< 2.1.2

References

Exploits

https://advisories.dxw.com/advisories/admin-only-local-file-inclusion-and-arbitrary-code-execution-in-subscribe-to-comments-2-1-2/ https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132694/ https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jul/71

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=1198281%40subscribe-to-comments&new=1198281%40subscribe-to-comments&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f92784a7-f2b3-47f8-b03f-4e234b57e40a?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-10133? +

The Subscribe to Comments for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 2.1.2 via the Path to header value. This allows authenticated attackers, with administrative privileges and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. This same function can also be used to execute arbitrary PHP code. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-10133? +

CVE-2015-10133 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-10133? +

CVE-2015-10133 affects products from markjaquith, specifically: subscribe_to_comments. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2015-10133? +

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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