Check Point Advisories

WordPress jQuery Html5 File Upload Plugin Arbitrary File Upload

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0333
Date Published:	3 May 2016
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Tuesday 28 December, 2021
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	An Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability exists in WordPress jQuery Html5 File Upload Plugin. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Protection Overview

This protection detects attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the WordPress jQuery Html5 File Upload Plugin Arbitrary File Upload protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: WordPress Enforcement Protection.
Attack Information: WordPress jQuery Html5 File Upload Plugin Arbitrary File Upload