Path Traversal Vulnerability in MDC YouTube Downloader Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2015-5469

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Mdc Youtube Downloader
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 May 2017

Summary

The MDC YouTube Downloader plugin version 2.1.0 for WordPress is vulnerable to an absolute path traversal flaw. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to exploit the includes/download.php script, allowing them to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the file parameter with a full pathname. If successfully exploited, this could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and pose significant risks to both the website and its users.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/07/1
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http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisory.php?v=133
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/10/5
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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