CVE-2014-5155: wordpress theme-my-login PHP Remote File Inclusion

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2014-5155 is a high (CVSS 8.8) PHP Remote File Inclusion vulnerability in wordpress theme-my-login. Fixed in 6.3.10.

Timeline

1. 30-06-2014
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 22-01-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The Theme My Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions before 6.3.10 via the login_template attribute found in the theme-my-login shortcode. This allows authenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

• CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.