Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old cross-site scripting issue in TimThumb, a PHP image resizing script bundled into some WordPress themes and products. If an exposed timthumb.php runs version 1.09 or earlier, attacker-controlled input in the src parameter can execute script in a visitor’s browser. Exposure is most likely on legacy WordPress sites, themes, or plugins that still contain a reachable timthumb.php from TimThumb 1.09 or earlier. The bundle only names Mimbo Pro 2.3.1 specifically; other affected bundled products are not identified. Treat this as a legacy web hygiene issue with moderate urgency. It is not KEV-listed, but exposed XSS can support phishing, session theft, or user impersonation against site visitors. Prioritize internet-facing legacy WordPress estates and abandoned themes. Mitigation focus: Inventory web roots for bundled timthumb.php files.; Identify TimThumb versions and remove obsolete copies.; Check TimThumb or product vendor guidance for fixed replacements..
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- https://code.google.com/p/timthumb/issues/detail?id=49CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://code.google.com/p/timthumb/source/detail?r=65CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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