Vulnerability Description
Aspose Importer & Exporter plugin for WordPress before 3.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files via the unsanitized 'file' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to aspose_import_export_download.php with traversal sequences like ../../../wp-config.php to read database credentials. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-20.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilit
- https://packetstorm.news/files/id/131162/
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/aspose-importer-exporter/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/aspose-importer-exporter-wordpress-plugin-3
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-20124?
CVE-2015-20124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Aspose Importer & Exporter plugin for WordPress before 3.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files via the unsanitized 'file' paramete...
How severe is CVE-2015-20124?
CVE-2015-20124 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-2015-20124?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.