TimThumb <= 2.8.13 - Remote Code Execution
Affected versions: *-1.07; *-1.4.12; *-2.8.13
Vulnerability type: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected software, patched versions and attribution
TimThumb 2.8.13 and WordThumb 1.07, when Webshot (aka Webshots) is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the src parameter. Note: this is not a WordPress plugin or theme, but may be used by WordPress plugins and themes. Make sure to check for the presence of the timthumb.php file when determining if your installation is vulnerable.
WordThumb
Affected versions: *-1.07
Patched versions: Not supplied
User Avatar
Affected versions: *-1.4.12
Patched versions: Not supplied
TimThumb
Affected versions: *-2.8.13
Patched versions: Not supplied
Researcher credit: Pichaya Morimoto
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- Published
- July 4, 2014
- CVSS
- 9.8