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Short Name |
HTTP:DIR:WP-ADMIN-API |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
WordPress Admin API Directory Traversal |
Release Date |
2019/06/18 |
Update Number |
3181 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
HTTP: WordPress Admin API Directory Traversal
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known flaw in WordPress Admin. A successful attack can result in directory traversal attacks.
Extended Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the wp_ajax_update_plugin function in wp-admin/includes/ajax-actions.php in WordPress 4.5.3 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service or read certain text files via a .. (dot dot) in the plugin parameter to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, as demonstrated by /dev/random read operations that deplete the entropy pool.
Affected Products
- Wordpress wordpress 4.5.3
References
- CVE: CVE-2016-6896