Sandbox <= 1.6.1 - Arbitrary File Upload
Affected versions: *-1.6.1
Vulnerability type: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected software, patched versions and attribution
The Sandbox theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation via the uploadify.php file in versions up to, and including 1.6.1. This makes it possible for attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Sandbox
Affected versions: *-1.6.1
Patched versions: Not supplied
Researcher credit: The Black Devils
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- Published
- January 25, 2013
- CVSS
- 9.8