Vulnerability Description
Multiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in the WP Symposium plugin before 11.12.24 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension using (1) uploadify/upload_admin_avatar.php or (2) uploadify/upload_profile_avatar.php, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory inside the webroot.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpsymposium | Wp Symposium | <= 11.12.08 |
| Wordpress | Wordpress | All versions |
References
- http://osvdb.org/78041
- http://osvdb.org/78042
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46097Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2011-91/Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72012
- https://wpsymposium-trac.sourcerepo.com/wpsymposium_trac/ticket/265
- http://osvdb.org/78041
- http://osvdb.org/78042
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46097Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2011-91/Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72012
- https://wpsymposium-trac.sourcerepo.com/wpsymposium_trac/ticket/265
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-5051?
CVE-2011-5051 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in the WP Symposium plugin before 11.12.24 for WordPress allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable exten...
How severe is CVE-2011-5051?
CVE-2011-5051 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-2011-5051?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpsymposium Wp Symposium, Wordpress Wordpress.