Directory Traversal Vulnerability in GD Rating System Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2018-5287

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Gd Rating System
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 January 2018

What is CVE-2018-5287?

The GD Rating System plugin for WordPress version 2.3 contains a directory traversal vulnerability within the wp-admin/admin.php panel. This flaw may permit unauthorized access to sensitive files on the server, posing a risk to the integrity and confidentiality of the application. Attackers can exploit this issue through crafted parameters, potentially leading to exposure of critical system files.

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8995
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https://github.com/d4wner/Vulnerabilities-Report/blob/mas...
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https://wordpress.org/support/topic/xss-lfi-bugs-at-the-l...
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EPSS Score

11% 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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2018-5287 : Directory Traversal Vulnerability in GD Rating System Plugin for WordPress