Path Traversal Vulnerability Affects Animated Number Counters
CVE-2024-43957

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Sk. Abul Hasan
Status
Animated Number Counters
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 August 2024

Summary

A vulnerability in the Animated Number Counters plugin by Sk. Abul Hasan for WordPress permits improper limitation of a pathname, resulting in potential PHP Local File Inclusion. This flaw enables attackers to access sensitive files on the server, posing a significant risk to website security. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.9, necessitating immediate attention to ensure the integrity and security of installations utilizing this plugin.

Affected Version(s)

Animated Number Counters <= 1.9

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/animated-nu...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

João Pedro Soares de Alcântara - Kinorth (Patchstack Alliance)
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