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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200606-08] WordPress: Arbitrary command execution Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
WordPress: Arbitrary command execution
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200606-08
(WordPress: Arbitrary command execution)
rgod discovered that WordPress insufficiently checks the format of
cached username data.
Impact
A possible hacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary
commands by sending a specially crafted username. As of Wordpress 2.0.2
the user data cache is disabled by default.
Workaround
There are no known workarounds at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-2667
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-2702
Solution:
All WordPress users should upgrade to the latest available version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-apps/wordpress-2.0.3"
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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