Description

WordPress Plugin Crayon Syntax Highlighter is prone to a local file disclosure vulnerability because it fails to adequately validate user-supplied input. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information from local files on computers running the vulnerable application; this may aid in further attacks. WordPress Plugin Crayon Syntax Highlighter version 2.6.10 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 2.7.0 or latest

References

http://www.kevinsubileau.fr/informatique/hacking-securite/crayon-syntax-highlighter-local-file-disclosure-vulnerability.html

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-22 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Information Disclosure