Description
WordPress Plugin WordPress File Upload is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently verify user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue can allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. WordPress Plugin WordPress File Upload version 4.12.2 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to plugin version 4.13.0 or latest
References
https://github.com/beerpwn/CVE/tree/master/WP-File-Upload_disclosure_report
https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wp-file-upload/trunk/readme.txt