Security readout for executives and security teams
This vulnerability affects old TimThumb and WordThumb image utilities used in some WordPress sites. If the optional Webshot/Webshots feature is enabled, an attacker can abuse the image source parameter to run operating-system commands on the server. Exposure depends on whether these legacy scripts and Webshot are actually present and enabled. Most likely exposure is legacy WordPress sites, themes, or plugins that bundled TimThumb 2.8.13 or WordThumb 1.07 and left Webshot/Webshots enabled. The source bundle lists generic affected data as n/a, so asset validation is required before assuming exposure. Prioritize confirmed exposed sites immediately. This is an old issue, but legacy WordPress components often persist unnoticed, and successful exploitation could mean server compromise. If inventory shows no TimThumb or WordThumb with Webshot enabled, residual priority drops significantly. Mitigation focus: Disable Webshot/Webshots wherever TimThumb or WordThumb is present.; Remove or replace legacy TimThumb and WordThumb copies if no longer required.; Check the vendor/project guidance and referenced source revision for corrected versions..
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- https://code.google.com/p/timthumb/issues/detail?id=485CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://code.google.com/p/timthumb/source/detail?r=219CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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