Check Point Advisories

WordPress Jetpack Shortcode Embeds Module Code Injection

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0398
Date Published:	30 May 2016
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Monday 30 May, 2016
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	WordPress JetPack plugin with Shortcode Embeds module enabled.
Vulnerability Description	A cross-site scripting vulnerability exist reported in WordPress JetPack plugin Shortcode Embeds module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability would allow remote attackers to inject an arbitrary web script into the affected system.

Protection Overview

This protection detects 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 Jetpack Shortcode Embeds Module Code 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 Jetpack Shortcode Embeds Module Code Injection