Local File Inclusion Vulnerability in WordPress IMDb Profile Widget by WordPress
CVE-2016-20078

6.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Imdb Profile Widget
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 June 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2016-20078?

The IMDb Profile Widget version 1.0.8 for WordPress contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers. By manipulating the url parameter through directory traversal sequences in GET requests to pic.php, attackers can potentially access sensitive files on the server. This includes files such as wp-config.php, which holds crucial database credentials and configuration information, thereby posing a significant security risk.

Affected Version(s)

IMDb Profile Widget 1.0.8

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-2016-20078 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39621
exploit
https://wordpress.org/plugins/imdb-widget/
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-imdb-profi...
third-party-advisory

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

CrashBandicot @DosPerl
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