Vulnerability Report
Core High Patch path listed CVE-2007-3544

WordPress Core <= 2.2.1 - Arbitrary File Upload

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in (1) wp-app.php and (2) app.php in WordPress 2.2.1 and WordPress MU 1.2.3 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via unspecified vectors, possibly related to the wp_postmeta table and the use of custom fields in normal (non-attachment) posts. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-3543.

Quick Answer

CVE-2007-3544 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Arbitrary File Upload issue affecting the Core WordPress MU. It affects Versions up to 1.2.3 and is fixed in 1.2.4.

Published
Aug 05, 2007
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
wpmu
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.2.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2007-3544 is tracked for the Core WordPress MU as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 1.2.3. Update WordPress MU to 1.2.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Arbitrary File Upload
Primary Fixed Version
1.2.4
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.2.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2007-3544
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Core
Software Slug
wpmu
CVE CVE-2007-3544
Patched Versions
1.2.4
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.2.3
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