CVE-2015-9272 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious files with .phtml extensions due to insufficient validation in the VideoWhisper Video Presentation plugin.

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-2015-9272?

CVE-2015-9272 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Oct 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The videowhisper-video-presentation plugin 3.31.17 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because vp/vw_upload.php considers a file safe when "html" are the last four characters, as demonstrated by a .phtml file containing PHP code.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-9272?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Videowhisper Video Presentation.

How do I fix CVE-2015-9272?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-9272 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-9272 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-9272 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2qm5-cxh9-vcp8.

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