CVE-2015-4455
9.8 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2015-4455 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting aviary_image_editor_add-on_for_gravity_forms_project aviary_image_editor_add-on_for_gravity_forms. It was published on May 23, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in includes/upload.php in the Aviary Image Editor Add-on For Gravity Forms plugin 3.0 beta for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in wp-content/uploads/gform_aviary.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aviary_image_editor_add-on_for_gravity_forms_project. Update aviary_image_editor_add-on_for_gravity_forms 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| aviary_image_editor_add-on_for_gravity_forms_project | aviary_image_editor_add-on_for_gravity_forms | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-4455?
CVE-2015-4455 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting aviary_image_editor_add-on_for_gravity_forms_project aviary_image_editor_add-on_for_gravity_forms. It was published on May 23, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2015-4455?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-4455?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aviary_image_editor_add-on_for_gravity_forms_project. Update aviary_image_editor_add-on_for_gravity_forms 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.
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