Vulnerability Description
TinyMCE Thumbnail Gallery plugin for WordPress before 1.1.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the href parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to /php/download-image.php with traversal sequences like ../../../../wp-config.php to retrieve database credentials and system files. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-19.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilit
- https://packetstorm.news/files/id/113417/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/tinymce-thumbnail-gallery/
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4a49b023-c1c9-4cc4-a2fd-af5f911bb400
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19022
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/tinymce-thumbnail-gallery-wordpress-plugin-
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-20002?
CVE-2012-20002 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). TinyMCE Thumbnail Gallery plugin for WordPress before 1.1.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the href parameter. Attackers can ...
How severe is CVE-2012-20002?
CVE-2012-20002 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-20002?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.