Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! allows remote administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter in a json_return action in the xcloner_show page to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xcloner | Xcloner | 3.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/Xcloner-v3.1.1/Exploit
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisory.php?v=110Exploit
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisories/wordpress/plugins/Xcloner-v3.1.1/Exploit
- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisory.php?v=110Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8606?
CVE-2014-8606 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in the XCloner plugin 3.1.1 for WordPress and 3.5.1 for Joomla! allows remote administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter in a jso...
How severe is CVE-2014-8606?
CVE-2014-8606 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8606?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xcloner Xcloner.