Description

WordPress Plugin Download Shortcode is prone to an arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view local files in the context of the web server process, which may aid in launching further attacks. WordPress Plugin Download Shortcode version 0.1 is vulnerable.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 0.2.1 or latest

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/50924/

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56097/

Related Vulnerabilities

Oracle Application Server Other Vulnerability (CVE-2002-0659)

SharePoint Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Vulnerability (CVE-2018-8580)

WordPress Plugin Redux Framework Cross-Site Request Forgery (4.1.23)

Apache HTTP Server Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Vulnerability (CVE-2014-3583)

Moodle Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') Vulnerability (CVE-2018-1133)

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