Vulnerability Description
TimThumb (timthumb.php) before 2.0 does not validate the entire source with the domain white list, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code via a URL containing a white-listed domain in the src parameter, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the cache directory, as exploited in the wild in August 2011.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Binarymoon | Timthumb | <= 1.99 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/timthumb/issues/detail?id=212ExploitPatch
- http://markmaunder.com/2011/08/01/zero-day-vulnerability-in-many-wordpress-theme
- http://markmaunder.com/2011/08/02/technical-details-and-scripts-of-the-wordpressPatch
- http://www.binarymoon.co.uk/2011/08/timthumb-2/
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17602Exploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17872Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/03/4
- http://code.google.com/p/timthumb/issues/detail?id=212ExploitPatch
- http://markmaunder.com/2011/08/01/zero-day-vulnerability-in-many-wordpress-theme
- http://markmaunder.com/2011/08/02/technical-details-and-scripts-of-the-wordpressPatch
- http://www.binarymoon.co.uk/2011/08/timthumb-2/
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17602Exploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17872Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/03/4
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4106?
CVE-2011-4106 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). TimThumb (timthumb.php) before 2.0 does not validate the entire source with the domain white list, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code via a URL containing a white-liste...
How severe is CVE-2011-4106?
CVE-2011-4106 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4106?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Binarymoon Timthumb.