MakeStories (for Google Web Stories): Filesystem traversal
MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) 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.
- Component
- MakeStories (for Google Web Stories)
- Plugin slug
makestories-helper- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Aug 01, 2024
This CVE was published Aug 01, 2024 and is one of 3 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) 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.
Technical description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in MakeStories Team MakeStories (for Google Web Stories) allows Path Traversal, Server Side Request Forgery.This issue affects MakeStories (for Google Web Stories): from n/a through 3.0.3.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N