Vulnerability Description
The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 7.0.1 via the 'type' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. This is limited to Windows instances.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ajax-load-more/trunk/admin/functions/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3056137/ajax-load-more/tags/7.1.0/a
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3056137/ajax-load-more/tags/7.1.0/c
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/86090ab4-9f1d-4a92-a30
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ajax-load-more/trunk/admin/functions/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3056137/ajax-load-more/tags/7.1.0/a
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3056137/ajax-load-more/tags/7.1.0/c
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/86090ab4-9f1d-4a92-a30
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-1790?
CVE-2024-1790 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 7.0.1 via the 'type' parameter. This makes it possible for aut...
How severe is CVE-2024-1790?
CVE-2024-1790 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-1790?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.