Description

WordPress Plugin WordPress Infinite Scroll-Ajax Load More is prone to a local file inclusion vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently verify user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. WordPress Plugin WordPress Infinite Scroll-Ajax Load More version 2.11.1 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 2.11.2 or latest

References

https://sumofpwn.nl/advisory/2016/ajax_load_more_local_file_inclusion_vulnerability.html

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138353/WordPress-Ajax-Load-More-2.11.1-Local-File-Inclusion.html

https://wordpress.org/plugins/ajax-load-more/changelog/

Related Vulnerabilities

Oracle JRE CVE-2013-2445 Vulnerability (CVE-2013-2445)

LimeSurvey Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource Vulnerability (CVE-2019-16187)

WordPress Plugin Social Discussions Remote File Include and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities (6.1.1)

Liferay Portal CVE-2011-1571 Vulnerability (CVE-2011-1571)

Jenkins Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Vulnerability (CVE-2017-2600)

Severity

High

Classification

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 File Inclusion CWE-22