Vulnerability Description
Javo Spot theme for WordPress before 3.0.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the fn parameter of the jvfrm_spot_get_json AJAX action. Attackers can send GET requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with fn set to ../../wp-config.php to retrieve database credentials and secret keys. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-19.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://codeseekah.com/2017/02/09/javo-themes-spot-lfi-vulnerability/
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilit
- https://themeforest.net/item/javo-spot-multi-purpose-directory-wordpress-theme/1
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2d465fc4-d4fa-43bb-9c0d-71dcc3ee4eab
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/javo-spot-wordpress-theme-3.0.0-path-traver
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2d465fc4-d4fa-43bb-9c0d-71dcc3ee4eab/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-20287?
CVE-2017-20287 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Javo Spot theme for WordPress before 3.0.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the fn parameter of the jvfrm_spot_get_json AJAX ac...
How severe is CVE-2017-20287?
CVE-2017-20287 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-2017-20287?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.