Description

WordPress before 3.5.2, when the uploads directory forbids write access, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid upload request, which reveals the absolute path in an XMLHttpRequest error message.

Remediation

References

CVE-2013-2203

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Joomla Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') Vulnerability (CVE-2021-23124)

WordPress Plugin BuddyPress Security Bypass (5.1.0)

Moodle Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Vulnerability (CVE-2015-5340)

Severity

Medium

Classification

CVE-2013-2203 CWE-264

Tags

Missing Update Known Vulnerabilities