Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Ebook Download Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2016-10924

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Zedna Ebook Download
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2019

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 62%

What is CVE-2016-10924?

The Ebook Download plugin for WordPress prior to version 1.2 is susceptible to a directory traversal vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to manipulate file paths and gain unauthorized access to system files. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially access sensitive data stored on the server, posing a significant risk to users and administrators of affected sites.

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-2016-10924-POC
Created by 808ale

CVE-2016-10924
Created by rvizx

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/ebook-download/#developers
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EPSS Score

62% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2016-10924 : Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Ebook Download Plugin for WordPress