Description

WordPress Plugin WP Vault is prone to a local file inclusion vulnerability because it fails to sufficiently verify user-supplied input. Exploiting this issue may allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information that could aid in further attacks. WordPress Plugin WP Vault version 0.8.6.6 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Edit the source code to ensure that input is properly verified or disable the plugin until a fix is available

References

http://lenonleite.com.br/en/blog/2016/11/30/wp-vault-0-8-6-6-local-file-inclusion/

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40850/

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139979/WordPress-WP-Vault-0.8.6.6-Local-File-Inclusion.html

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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 File Inclusion