Vulnerability Description
The ABC Notation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.3 via the 'file' attribute of the 'abcjs' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paulrosen | Abc Notation | <= 6.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/abc-notation/tags/6.1.3/abc-notation.phpExploit
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e53a2b7a-7005-451a-88fThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-13550?
CVE-2024-13550 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The ABC Notation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.3 via the 'file' attribute of the 'abcjs' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenti...
How severe is CVE-2024-13550?
CVE-2024-13550 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-13550?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paulrosen Abc Notation.