Path Traversal Vulnerability in Ad Inserter Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2019-15323

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Ad Inserter
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2019
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What is CVE-2019-15323?

The Ad Inserter plugin for WordPress, prior to version 2.4.20, is susceptible to a path traversal vulnerability. This flaw allows attackers to exploit directory traversal techniques to access sensitive files on the server. By manipulating input parameters, unauthorized users can potentially read files outside the intended directory, leading to the exposure of critical data. It is crucial for users of the Ad Inserter plugin to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this security risk.

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9453
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/ad-inserter/#developers
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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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