Check Point Advisories

WordPress dl-skin.php Arbitrary File Download

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0729
Date Published:	29 Aug 2016
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Tuesday 30 August, 2016
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	An arbitrary file download vulnerability exists in dl-skin.php file. A remote attacker might gain access to arbitrary files using a specially crafted HTTP request.

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 R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the WordPress dl-skin.php Arbitrary File Download 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 dl-skin.php Arbitrary File Download