16703 : WordPress Multiple Script Direct Request Path Disclosure
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7 months ago

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Disclosure
May 19, 2005

Discovery
Apr 17, 2005

Dates

Exploit
May 19, 2005

Solution
Unknown

Description

 WordPress contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a remote attacker directly requests any one of a number of scripts that calls an unspecified function. The resulting error message will disclose the physical installation path, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

 Upgrade to version 1.5.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
WordPress
Watch-list
Word Press
Watch-list
 1.5
1.3
1.2.x
1.1.x
1.0

References

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Credit
  • Thomas Waldegger - bugtraqBrand New Doo Doomorph3us.org -

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