Path Traversal Vulnerability in Javo Spot WordPress Theme
CVE-2017-20287

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Javo Spot
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20287?

The Javo Spot theme for WordPress prior to version 3.0.0 is susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive files on the server by manipulating the 'fn' parameter within the jvfrm_spot_get_json AJAX action. Attackers can craft GET requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php to retrieve crucial files such as wp-config.php, which contains database credentials and secret keys. Effective exploitation of this vulnerability has been documented, highlighting the need for immediate action to secure affected installations.

Affected Version(s)

Javo Spot 0 < 3.0.0

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-2017-20287 - Proof of Concept

References

https://codeseekah.com/2017/02/09/javo-themes-spot-lfi-vu...
technical-descriptionexploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2d465fc4-d4fa-43bb-9c0d-...
third-party-advisory
https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob...
technical-description

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
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

soulseekah
The Shadowserver Foundation
.