Jupiter X Core: A security weakness

Jupiter X Core is affected by a security weakness. The vulnerable path is reachable without authentication. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.

CVE / CNA score 7.5 CVSS 3.1 · security@wordfence.com

NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.

Component: Jupiter X Core
Plugin slug: jupiterx-core
Affected: See vendor advisory
Safe version: See mitigation notes
Published: Jul 21, 2023
Weakness: CWE-22 — Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

This CVE was published Jul 21, 2023 and is one of 15 known issues for this plugin.

What to do

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Jupiter X Core to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Source record

Technical description

The Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file downloads in versions up to, and including, 4.6.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. The requires the premium version of the plugin to be activated. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially patched in version 4.6.5 and fully patched in version 4.6.9.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References

Update, patch or deactivate.

Technical description

Primary and upstream sources