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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2009.1132
WordPress 2.8.6 Released
13 November 2009
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: WordPress
Operating System: UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Windows
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Existing Account
Cross-site Scripting -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Sunday, December 13 2009
Comment: Exploit code for the second vulnerability has been made public.
OVERVIEW
WordPress 2.8.6 has been released correcting multiple security
vulnerabilities.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following information regarding these
vulnerabilities:
"2.8.6 fixes two security problems that can be exploited by
registered, logged in users who have posting privileges. If you
have untrusted authors on your blog, upgrading to 2.8.6 is
recommended.
The first problem is an XSS vulnerability in Press This discovered
by Benjamin Flesch. The second problem, discovered by Dawid
Golunski, is an issue with sanitizing uploaded file names that can
be exploited in certain Apache configurations. Thanks to Benjamin
and Dawid for finding and reporting these." [1]
MITIGATION
Users can download WordPress 2.8.6 from the vendor's website. [2]
REFERENCES
[1] WordPress 2.8.6 Security Release
http://wordpress.org/development/2009/11/wordpress-2-8-6-security-release/
[2] Download WordPress
http://wordpress.org/download/
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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