Check Point Advisories

WordPress VisitorTracker JavaScript Function Injection

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-1112
Date Published:	21 Sep 2015
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Tuesday 12 January, 2016
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	WordPress sites with installed plugins
Vulnerability Description	A code injection vulnerability has been reported in WordPress. A remote attacker could use this vulnerability to modify JavaScript files on WordPress-based websites, and add a redirection to the "Nuclear" exploit kit. This can be further used to infect clients who visit the affected website.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the WordPress VisitorTracker JavaScript Function Injection protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: WordPress Enforcement Protection.
Attack Information: WordPress VisitorTracker JavaScript Function Injection