Vulnerability Description
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
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 3.3.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0150.htmlExploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18417Exploit
- https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2012-002.txtExploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-01/0150.htmlExploit
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18417Exploit
- https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2012-002.txtExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4899?
CVE-2011-4899 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 config...
How severe is CVE-2011-4899?
CVE-2011-4899 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4899?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.