CVE-2016-20079 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

WordPress Dharma Booking 2.28.3 and earlier contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the gateway parameter. Attackers can supply file paths with directory traversal sequences or null byte injection to the gateway parameter in proccess.php to read sensitive files like configuration and system files.

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-2016-20079?

CVE-2016-20079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). WordPress Dharma Booking 2.28.3 and earlier contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the gateway parameter. Attack...

How severe is CVE-2016-20079?

CVE-2016-20079 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-2016-20079?

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