WordPress Advanced XML Reader Plugin XML External Entity Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	59618
Class:	Design Error
CVE:
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 30 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	May 06 2013 11:01AM
Credit:	Charlie Briggs
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

WordPress Advanced XML Reader Plugin XML External Entity Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Advanced XML Reader plugin for WordPress is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information; this may lead to further attacks.

Advanced XML Reader plugin 0.3.4 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

WordPress Advanced XML Reader Plugin XML External Entity Information Disclosure Vulnerability

An attacker can exploit this issue using a web browser. The researcher has created a proof-of-concept to demonstrate the issue. Please see the references for more information.

WordPress Advanced XML Reader Plugin XML External Entity Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

WordPress Advanced XML Reader Plugin XML External Entity Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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