Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Zip Attachments Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2015-4694

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Zip Attachments
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2016

What is CVE-2015-4694?

The Zip Attachments plugin for WordPress is susceptible to a directory traversal vulnerability, which allows remote attackers to manipulate the za_file parameter in download.php. By using specially crafted input, attackers can traverse directories and gain access to arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to the exposure of sensitive information, making it crucial for users to update to version 1.5.1 or later to mitigate this security risk. It is recommended to monitor the security of WordPress plugins regularly to prevent potential exploits.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75211
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/zip-attachments/changelog/
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8047
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EPSS Score

35% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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