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WEB APPLICATION VULNERABILITIES Standard & Premium

WordPress Plugin Simply Static Arbitrary File Download (1.6.2)

Description

WordPress Plugin Simply Static is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers download arbitrary files because the application fails to sufficiently verify user-supplied input. This may allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information, which may aid in launching further attacks. WordPress Plugin Simply Static version 1.6.2 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 1.6.3 or latest

References

https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2016/10/11/vulnerability-details-arbitrary-file-viewing-vulnerability-in-simply-static/

https://wordpress.org/plugins/simply-static/changelog/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-22 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

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