WordPress Plugin Google Document Embedder Arbitrary File Disclosure
Description
This module exploits an arbitrary file disclosure flaw in the WordPress blogging software plugin known as Google Document Embedder. The vulnerability allows for database credential disclosure via the /libs/pdf.php script. The Google Document Embedder plug-in versions 2.4.6 and below are vulnerable. This exploit only works when the MySQL server is exposed on an accessible IP and WordPress has filesystem write access. Please note: The admin password may get changed if the exploit does not run to the end.
Author(s)
- Charlie Eriksen
Platform
PHP
Architectures
php
Development
Module Options
To display the available options, load the module within the Metasploit console and run the commands 'show options' or 'show advanced':
msf > use exploit/unix/webapp/wp_google_document_embedder_exec
msf exploit(wp_google_document_embedder_exec) > show targets
...targets...
msf exploit(wp_google_document_embedder_exec) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(wp_google_document_embedder_exec) > show options
...show and set options...
msf exploit(wp_google_document_embedder_exec) > exploit
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