Description
WordPress is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently verify user-supplied input data. Exploiting this issue may allow an attacker to access sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. WordPress versions 5.5.x ranging from 5.5 and up to (and including) 5.5.14 are vulnerable.
Remediation
Update to WordPress version 5.5.15 or latest
References
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2024/06/wordpress-6-5-5-security-release-what-you-need-to-know/
https://wordpress.org/documentation/wordpress-version/version-5-5-15/
Related Vulnerabilities
Moodle Improper Input Validation Vulnerability (CVE-2017-2576)
WordPress Plugin Import any XML or CSV File to WordPress Arbitrary File Upload (3.2.3)
WordPress Plugin Easy Registration Forms Cross-Site Scripting (2.1.1)
WordPress Plugin User Role Editor Cross-Site Scripting (4.37)
WordPress Plugin Logo Carousel Cross-Site Request Forgery (1.7.4)