Localize My Post: Filesystem traversal

Localize My Post is affected by filesystem traversal. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server.

CVE / CNA score 7.5 CVSS · cve@mitre.org

NVD score 7.5 CVSS 3.0 · nvd@nist.gov

Component: Localize My Post
Plugin slug: localize-my-post
Affected: See vendor advisory
Safe version: See mitigation notes
Published: Sep 24, 2018
Weakness: CWE-22 — Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

This CVE was published Sep 24, 2018 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

What to do

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Localize My Post 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 Localize My Post plugin 1.0 for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the ajax/include.php file parameter.

NVD vector: CVSS:3.0/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