Description

WordPress Plugin WP Post Popup is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently verify user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue can allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. WordPress Plugin WP Post Popup version 2.1.1 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 2.1.2 or latest

References

https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2017/10/05/arbitrary-file-viewing-vulnerability-in-wp-post-popup-2/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-22 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 Directory Traversal