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CVE-2012-1785

7.5 · HIGH

kg_callffmpeg.php in the Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator plugin before 2.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

Published Mar 19, 2012kylegilmanCWE-20EPSS 3.41%

Overview

CVE-2012-1785 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kylegilman video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator. It was published on March 19, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

kg_callffmpeg.php in the Video Embed & Thumbnail Generator plugin before 2.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kylegilman. Update video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
kylegilmanvideo_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator0Affected

References

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fvideo-embed-thumbnail-generator&old=507924&new_path=%2Fvideo-embed-thumbnail-generator&new=507924Refsecunia.com/advisories/48087Refwordpress.org/extend/plugins/video-embed-thumbnail-generator/changelog/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/52180Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73508Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fvideo-embed-thumbnail-generator&old=507924&new_path=%2Fvideo-embed-thumbnail-generator&new=507924Refsecunia.com/advisories/48087Refwordpress.org/extend/plugins/video-embed-thumbnail-generator/changelog/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/52180Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73508

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1785?

CVE-2012-1785 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting kylegilman video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator. It was published on March 19, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-1785?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-1785?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kylegilman. Update video_embed_\&_thumbnail_generator to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-1785?

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