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TimThumb <= 2.8.13 - Remote Code Execution

Wordfence Intelligence > Vulnerability Database > TimThumb <= 2.8.13 - Remote Code Execution

9.8

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVE	CVE-2014-4663
CVSS	9.8 (Critical)
Publicly Published	July 4, 2014
Last Updated	December 5, 2022
Researcher	Pichaya Morimoto

Description

TimThumb 2.8.13 and WordThumb 1.07, when Webshot (aka Webshots) is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the src parameter. Note: this is not a WordPress plugin or theme, but may be used by WordPress plugins and themes. Make sure to check for the presence of the timthumb.php file when determining if your installation is vulnerable.

References

2 affected software packages

TimThumb

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	timthumb
Patched?	No
Remediation	No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Affected Version	<= 2.8.13

WordThumb

Software Type	Plugin
Software Slug	wordthumb
Patched?	No
Remediation	No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Affected Version	<= 1.07

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