TimThumb <= 2.8.13 - Remote Code Execution

9.8
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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.

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2 affected software packages

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
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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