Path Traversal Vulnerability in Aspose Doc Exporter WordPress Plugin
CVE-2015-20123

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Aspose Doc Exporter
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2015-20123?

The Aspose Doc Exporter plugin for WordPress prior to version 2.0 is susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability. This allows unauthenticated attackers to craft GET requests to the script aspose_doc_exporter_download.php, passing unsanitized file paths. By doing so, attackers can access sensitive files on the server, such as database configuration files, potentially leading to the exposure of sensitive information like database credentials. Exploitation attempts for this vulnerability were notably observed on October 23, 2023, highlighting the severe risks associated with outdated plugin versions.

Affected Version(s)

Aspose Doc Exporter 1.0 < 2.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2015-20123 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2015-20123 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/36559
exploit
https://packetstorm.news/files/id/131167/
exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/043aa583-a81d-4565-bf65-...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

ACC3SS
Ashiyane Digital Security Team
The Shadowserver Foundation
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