WordPress Download Shortcode Plugin 'file' Parameter Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:56097

Info

WordPress Download Shortcode Plugin 'file' Parameter Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 56097
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 17 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 17 2012 12:00AM
Credit: Reported by the vendor
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

WordPress Download Shortcode Plugin 'file' Parameter Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

The Download Shortcode plugin for WordPress is prone to an arbitrary file-disclosure vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view local files in the context of the web server process, which may aid in further attacks.

Download Shortcode 0.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

WordPress Download Shortcode Plugin 'file' Parameter Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue with a browser.

Solution / Fix

WordPress Download Shortcode Plugin 'file' Parameter Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

WordPress Download Shortcode Plugin 'file' Parameter Arbitrary File Disclosure Vulnerability

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