WordPress cache_lastpostdate Arbitrary Code Execution
Description
This module exploits an arbitrary PHP code execution flaw in the WordPress blogging software. This vulnerability is only present when the PHP 'register_globals' option is enabled (common for hosting providers). All versions of WordPress prior to 1.5.1.3 are affected.
Author(s)
- str0ke <str0ke@milw0rm.com>
- hdm <x@hdm.io>
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_lastpost_exec
msf exploit(wp_lastpost_exec) > show targets
...targets...
msf exploit(wp_lastpost_exec) > set TARGET < target-id >
msf exploit(wp_lastpost_exec) > show options
...show and set options...
msf exploit(wp_lastpost_exec) > exploit
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