Description

WordPress Plugin Crayon Syntax Highlighter is prone to a remote file include vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue could allow an attacker to compromise the application and the underlying system; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin Crayon Syntax Highlighter version 1.12.1 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 1.13 or latest

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55919/exploit

http://ceriksen.com/2012/10/15/wordpress-crayon-syntax-highlighter-remote-file-inclusion-vulnerability/

http://secunia.com/advisories/50804/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-94 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Tags

Missing Update File Inclusion