WordPress 1.5.1.3 and earlier: Code execution
WordPress 1.5.1.3 and earlier is affected by code execution. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Successful exploitation can run attacker-controlled code in the WordPress hosting account.
- Component
- WordPress 1.5.1.3 and earlier
- Plugin slug
Core- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Aug 17, 2005
- Weakness
- NVD-CWE-Other
This CVE was published Aug 17, 2005 and is one of 47 known issues for WordPress core.
Update, patch or deactivate.
No fixed release is identified. Update WordPress 1.5.1.3 and earlier when a confirmed fixed release becomes available; until then, disable and remove it when the site's risk warrants.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Direct code injection vulnerability in WordPress 1.5.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the cache_lastpostdate[server] cookie.
NVD vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P