CVE-2015-1375 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can write to arbitrary files due to missing access restrictions in the Pixabay Images plugin, potentially leading to code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2015-1375?

CVE-2015-1375 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jan 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

pixabay-images.php in the Pixabay Images plugin before 2.4 for WordPress does not properly restrict access to the upload functionality, which allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1375?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pixabay Images Project Pixabay Images.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1375?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1375 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2015-1375 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1375 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v57j-5v82-q88g.

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