CVE-2017-11658
UnknownEPSS 3.33%
Last modified
CVE-2017-11658 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the WP Rocket plugin 2.9.3 for WordPress, the Local File Inclusion mitigation technique is to trim traversal characters (..) -- however, this is insufficient to stop remote attacks and can be bypassed by using 0x00 bytes, as demonstrated by a .%00.../.%00.../ attack.. EPSS estimates a 3.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In the WP Rocket plugin 2.9.3 for WordPress, the Local File Inclusion mitigation technique is to trim traversal characters (..) -- however, this is insufficient to stop remote attacks and can be bypassed by using 0x00 bytes, as demonstrated by a .%00.../.%00.../ attack.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 1.3.0 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 1.3.1 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 1.3.2 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 1.3.3 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 1.3.4 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 1.3.5 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 1.3.6 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 1.3.7 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.0.0 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.0.1 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.0.2 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.0.3 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.0.4 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.0.5 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.1.0 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.1.1 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.2.0 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.2.1 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.2.2 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.2.3 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.0 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.1 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.2 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.3 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.4 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.5 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.6 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.7 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.8 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.9 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.10 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.3.11 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.4.0 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.4.1 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.4.2 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.0 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.1 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.2 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.3 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.4 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.5 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.6 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.7 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.8 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.9 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.10 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.11 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.5.12 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.6.0 |
| Wp-Rocket | Wp-Rocket | 2.6.1.1 |
Showing 50 of 110 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- https://gist.github.com/Shinkurt/157dbb3767c9489f3d754f79b183a890Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wp-rocket.me/changelogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8872Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://gist.github.com/Shinkurt/157dbb3767c9489f3d754f79b183a890Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wp-rocket.me/changelogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8872Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-11658?
In the WP Rocket plugin 2.9.3 for WordPress, the Local File Inclusion mitigation technique is to trim traversal characters (..) -- however, this is insufficient to stop remote attacks and can be bypassed by using 0x00 bytes, as demonstrated by a .%00.../.%00.../ attack.
How severe is CVE-2017-11658?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11658 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11658?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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