Description
WordPress Plugin Video Gallery /w YouTube, Vimeo is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers upload arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to upload arbitrary code and run it in the context of the webserver process. This may facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation; other attacks are also possible. WordPress Plugin Video Gallery /w YouTube, Vimeo version 8.48 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to plugin version 8.49 or latest
References
http://digitalzoomstudio.net/support/discussion/2614/dzs-video-gallery-being-exploited
http://codecanyon.net/item/video-gallery-wordpress-plugin-w-youtube-vimeo-/157782
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