TimThumb, a PHP script that is reused in many popular themes for the WordPress blog software, contains a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to upload arbitrary PHP code to an affected site.


US-CERT encourages users and administrators to:



  • determine if any hosted blogs use TimThumb by searching for timthumb.php or thumb.php
  • review the Read more at: US-CERT Current Activity

    TimThumb, a PHP script that is reused in many popular themes for the WordPress blog software, contains a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to upload arbitrary PHP code to an affected site.


    US-CERT encourages users and administrators to:



    • determine if any hosted blogs use TimThumb by searching for timthumb.php or thumb.php
    • review the blog entry on the issue and apply any necessary updates or workarounds to help mitigate the risks

    Read more at: US-CERT Current Activity