Description

WordPress Plugin jRSS Widget is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue can allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. WordPress Plugin jRSS Widget version 1.1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 1.2 or latest

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44716/exploit

http://secunia.com/advisories/42194/

Related Vulnerabilities

WordPress Plugin Easy Filter SQL Injection (1.5)

WordPress Plugin All-In-One Security (AIOS)-Security and Firewall Cross-Site Scripting (3.8.3)

WordPress Plugin Facebook for WordPress Cross-Site Request Forgery (3.0.3)

WordPress Plugin Qwizcards-online quizzes and flashcards Cross-Site Scripting (3.36)

WordPress Plugin Profile Builder-User Profile & User Registration Forms Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities (1.1.65)

Severity

High

Classification

CWE-22 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Tags

Missing Update Directory Traversal