CVE-2011-4899
wp-admin/setup-config.php in the installation component in WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier does not ensure that the specified MySQL database service is appropriate…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- WordPress Core 3.3.1 - Multiple Vulnerabilities2012-01-25 · webapps · php · Verified
Impact
wp-admin/setup-config.php in the installation component in WordPress 3.3.1 and earlier does not ensure that the specified MySQL database service is appropriate, which allows remote attackers to configure an arbitrary database via the dbhost and dbname parameters, and subsequently conduct static code injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via (1) an HTTP request or (2) a MySQL query. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this issue; however, remote code execution makes the issue important in many realistic environments
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | through 3.3.1 Versions 0.7, 0.71, 0.72, 0.711, 1.0 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0150.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18417
- https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2012-002.txt
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0150.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18417
- https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2012-002.txt