Description
WordPress Plugin jRSS Widget is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently sanitize user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue can allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. WordPress Plugin jRSS Widget version 1.1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Remediation
Update to plugin version 1.2 or latest
References
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