CVE-2007-3543: Medium severity WordPress WordPress vulnerability

Published Jul 3, 2007
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Updated

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in WordPress before 2.2.1 and WordPress MU before 1.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code by making a post that specifies a .php filename in the wpattachedfile metadata field; and then sending this file's content, along with its postID value, to (1) wp-app.php or (2) app.php.

Affected Software

2 affected components
WordPress WordPress<=2.2.0
WordPress Wordpress MU<=1.2.2

Event History

Jul 3, 2007
CVE Published
08:30 PM
Jul 4, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3543?

CVE-2007-3543 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3543?

To fix CVE-2007-3543, upgrade WordPress to version 2.2.1 or later, or WordPress MU to version 1.2.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-3543?

CVE-2007-3543 affects users of WordPress versions prior to 2.2.1 and WordPress MU versions prior to 1.2.3 with remote authenticated access.

4

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2007-3543?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2007-3543 to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on vulnerable WordPress installations.

5

Is CVE-2007-3543 still a concern for current WordPress installations?

CVE-2007-3543 is not a concern for current WordPress installations if they are updated to the latest versions as the vulnerability has been patched.

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