Description

WordPress Plugin Gallery by BestWebSoft 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 Gallery by BestWebSoft version 3.8.3 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to the latest version

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/119458/WordPress-Gallery-3.8.3-Arbitrary-File-Read.html

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57256/exploit

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-538 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Information Disclosure