CVE-2015-8351Gwolle Guestbook Code Injection
Gwolle Guestbook <= 1.5.3 - Remote File Inclusion
Published Nov 3, 2015 · Updated Aug 6, 2024 · Also known as WORDFENCE-e32a2644-df8a-4aea-8e70-49ab3075be9e, e32a2644-df8a-4aea-8e70-49ab3075be9e
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-8351 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.0 v3.1) affecting Gwolle Guestbook (Gwolle Guestbook Project), gwolle-gb (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 22, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Gwolle Guestbook 1.5.3, gwolle-gb 1.5.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
37%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
46/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jan 22, 2024
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134599/WordPress-Gwolle-Guestbook-1.5.3-Remote-File-Inclusion.html
- advisoryhttps://wordpress.org/plugins/gwolle-gb/changelog/
- advisory38861
- advisoryhttps://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23275
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e32a2644-df8a-4aea-8e70-49ab3075be9e?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e32a2644-df8a-4aea-8e70-49ab3075be9e?source=api-scan
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Gwolle Guestbook plugin before 1.5.4 for WordPress, when allow_url_include is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the abspath parameter to frontend/captcha/ajaxresponse.php. NOTE: this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences regardless of whether allow_url_include is enabled.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 22, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Gwolle GuestbookGwolle Guestbook Project | See advisory | 1.5.3 |
| gwolle-gbwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 1.5.4 |
Patched Releases
Gwolle Guestbook
1.5.3
gwolle-gb
1.5.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 3, 2015
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 22, 2024
Last updated
Aug 6, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
- CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
References
- advisorypacketstormsecurity.com · WordPress-Gwolle-Guestbook-1.5.3-Remote-File-In…
- advisorywordpress.org · changelog
- advisory38861
- advisoryhtbridge.com · HTB23275
- advisorywordfence.com · e32a2644-df8a-4aea-8e70-49ab3075be9e
FAQ
Common Questions.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Gwolle Guestbook plugin before 1.5.4 for WordPress, when allow_url_include is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the abspath parameter to frontend/captcha/ajaxresponse.php.
Affected: Gwolle Guestbook (Gwolle Guestbook Project); gwolle-gb (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 22, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Gwolle Guestbook 1.5.3, gwolle-gb 1.5.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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