Path Traversal Vulnerability in Aspose Importer & Exporter Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2015-20124

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Aspose Importer & Exporter
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2015-20124?

The Aspose Importer & Exporter plugin for WordPress, prior to version 3.0, is susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability. This issue arises from the overly permissive handling of the 'file' parameter, allowing unauthenticated attackers to craft GET requests to aspose_import_export_download.php with directory traversal sequences. By exploiting this flaw, attackers can potentially download sensitive files, such as database configuration details from wp-config.php, exposing critical information. This vulnerability was first detected by the Shadowserver Foundation on October 20, 2023.

Affected Version(s)

Aspose Importer & Exporter 1.0 < 3.0

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-2015-20124 - Proof of Concept

References

https://packetstorm.news/files/id/131162/
exploit
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob...
technical-description
https://wordpress.org/plugins/aspose-importer-exporter/
product

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

Ashiyane Digital Security Team
The Shadowserver Foundation
.