Sniplets plugin for WordPress execute.php code execution

sniplets-execute-code-execution (40831) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Sniplets plugin for WordPress could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input by the execute.php script. If register_globals is enabled, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the text parameter to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code on the system.

Platforms Affected:

  • John Godley, Sniplets plugin for WordPress 1.1.2

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Feb 25, 2008

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