WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin CVE-2017-2245 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

BID:99495

Info

WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin CVE-2017-2245 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 99495
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2017-2245
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 10 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 10 2017 12:00AM
Credit: Chris Liu.
Vulnerable: Vladimir Anokhin Shortcodes Ultimate 4.9.9
Vladimir Anokhin Shortcodes Ultimate 4.9.8
Not Vulnerable: Vladimir Anokhin Shortcodes Ultimate 4.10

Discussion

WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin CVE-2017-2245 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin is prone to a directory-traversal vulnerability.

Remote attackers may use a specially crafted request with directory-traversal sequences ('../') to retrieve sensitive information. This may aid in further attacks.

Versions prior to WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin 4.10.0 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin CVE-2017-2245 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin CVE-2017-2245 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

WordPress Shortcodes Ultimate Plugin CVE-2017-2245 Directory Traversal Vulnerability

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