WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2008-2392 Modified

WordPress 2.5.1 and earlier might: A security weakness

WordPress 2.5.1 and earlier might is affected by a security weakness. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.

CVE / CNA score Pending The CVE record has not published a CNA CVSS assessment.
NVD score 9.0 CVSS 2.0 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
WordPress 2.5.1 and earlier might
Plugin slug
Core
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
May 21, 2008
Weakness
CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

This CVE was published May 21, 2008 and is one of 47 known issues for WordPress core.

What to do

Update, patch or deactivate.

No fixed release is identified. Update WordPress 2.5.1 and earlier might 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.

Source record

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in WordPress 2.5.1 and earlier might allow remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files via the Upload section in the Write Tabs area of the dashboard.

NVD vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

References

Primary and upstream sources