WordPress Simple Fields Local File Inclusion Scanner
Detects 'Local File Inclusion, Remote File Inclusion, Remote Code Execution' vulnerabilities in WordPress Simple Fields affects v. 0.2 - 0.3.5.
Short Info
Level
High
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
17 days 23 hours
Scan only one
URL
Toolbox
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WordPress Simple Fields is a plugin used to extend the functionality of the WordPress content management system. It is employed by WordPress developers and administrators to add custom fields to post editing screens effectively. This plugin is widely utilized in environments where WordPress is the primary CMS, enabling users to manage custom and complex data more easily within the WordPress admin interface. Users range from individual bloggers to large organizations leveraging WordPress for extensive websites that require additional data handling capabilities. The flexibility provided by this plugin makes it an attractive tool for developers pushing the capabilities of WordPress. However, like many plugins, it can introduce security vulnerabilities if not properly managed.
The Local File Inclusion (LFI) and Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate a site's URL to include files from the local server or from a remote host, leading to potential unauthorized file access. Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server, giving them control over the affected system. This kind of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it can lead to data breaches, website defacement, or a complete compromise of the server hosting the application. It usually occurs due to improper input validation and lack of sanitization of user inputs. Such vulnerabilities can have far-reaching implications, especially when exploited in widely-used platforms like WordPress.
Technical details of these vulnerabilities include the exploitation of a specific parameter within the WordPress Simple Fields plugin URL. The URL susceptible to attack is often not properly validating or sanitizing user inputs, which allows attackers to manipulate the 'wp_abspath' parameter for including malicious files. Such vulnerabilities are commonly targeted by attackers to access or upload files that could lead to a complete compromise of the server. The vulnerable endpoints are typically part of the plugin's script handling input processing without adequate security checks. Such vulnerabilities, if unpatched, can create avenues for unauthorized access to sensitive data and unauthorized execution of potentially harmful codes.
If these vulnerabilities are exploited by malicious actors, it could potentially result in unauthorized access to sensitive server files or allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. This could lead to the exposure of confidential information, defacement of the website, or using the server as a bot to carry out attacks on other systems. The consequences of such vulnerabilities being exploited include damage to the affected site's reputation, loss of data, and possibly legal consequences for failing to protect users' data. Preventive measures must be robust to mitigate the risk adequately.
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