CVE-2016-20064 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

WP Vault 0.8.6.6 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting an unescaped parameter in the include functionality. Attackers can supply directory traversal sequences through the wpv-image GET parameter to access sensitive files like system configuration and credentials.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-98

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-20064?

CVE-2016-20064 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). WP Vault 0.8.6.6 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting an unescaped parameter in the include functionality. Attacker...

How severe is CVE-2016-20064?

CVE-2016-20064 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-20064?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.