CVE-2007-1277: Input Validation

Published Mar 5, 2007

Updated

WordPress 2.1.1, as downloaded from some official distribution sites during February and March 2007, contains an externally introduced backdoor that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) an eval injection vulnerability in the ix parameter to wp-includes/feed.php, and (2) an untrusted passthru call in the iz parameter to wp-includes/theme.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component

WordPress=2.1.1

Event History

Mar 5, 2007

CVE Published

08:19 PM

Mar 6, 2007

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1277?

CVE-2007-1277 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the presence of a backdoor that allows remote command execution.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1277?

To mitigate CVE-2007-1277, users should upgrade to a secure version of WordPress that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2007-1277?

CVE-2007-1277 specifically affects WordPress version 2.1.1.

Can CVE-2007-1277 allow attackers to access sensitive information?

Yes, CVE-2007-1277 can potentially allow attackers to access sensitive information by executing arbitrary commands on the server.

Is it safe to use WordPress version 2.1.1 after CVE-2007-1277?

No, it is not safe to use WordPress version 2.1.1 after CVE-2007-1277 has been identified, as it contains a serious security vulnerability.