Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:PHP:WP-IS-HUMAN-CMD-INJ |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Wordpress is_human Plugin Remote Command Injection |
Release Date |
2011/05/24 |
Update Number |
1925 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Wordpress is_human Plugin Remote Command Injection
This signature detects attempts to exploit a command injection vulnerability in the WordPress is_human plugin. It is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A successful attack can lead to execute arbitrary commands in the context of the application.
Extended Description
The 'is_human()' plugin for Wordpress is prone to a remote command-injection vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary commands in the context of the application. is_human() versions 1.4.2 and prior are vulnerable.
Affected Products
- WordPress is_human() Plugin 1.4.2
References
- BugTraq: 47883
- URL: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/is-human/