Description

WordPress Plugin Sell Downloads is prone to an arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view local files (eg. server configuration) in the context of the web server process, which may aid in launching further attacks. WordPress Plugin Sell Downloads version 1.0.1 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 1.0.2 or latest

References

https://research.g0blin.co.uk/cve-2014-9511/

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Severity

High

Classification

CVE-2014-9511 CWE-538 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

Missing Update Information Disclosure