WP Vault 0.8.6.6 Local File Inclusion via wpv-image Parameter
CVE-2016-20064

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Myasui

Status
WP Vault
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-20064?

WP Vault 0.8.6.6 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting an unescaped parameter in the include functionality. Attackers can supply directory traversal sequences through the wpv-image GET parameter to access sensitive files like system configuration and credentials.

Affected Version(s)

WP Vault 0.8.6.6

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-2016-20064 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40850
exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-vault/
product
http://lenonleite.com.br/
product

CVSS V4

Score:
6.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
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

Lenon Leite
.