Vulnerability Description
WooThemes Diarise through 1.5.9 contains a file read vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files through the calendar parameter of download.php. Attackers can send GET requests with file:// scheme paths to the calendar parameter to disclose sensitive files like /etc/passwd. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-19.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2019050123
- https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilit
- https://packetstorm.news/files/id/152773/
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/woothemes-diarise-1.5.9-local-file-disclosu
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-25779?
CVE-2019-25779 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). WooThemes Diarise through 1.5.9 contains a file read vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files through the calendar parameter of download.php. Attackers can send GET ...
How severe is CVE-2019-25779?
CVE-2019-25779 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-2019-25779?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.