Uncode: Filesystem traversal
Uncode is affected by filesystem traversal. Exploitation requires at least subscriber-level access. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server.
- Component
- Uncode
- Plugin slug
uncode- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Feb 18, 2025
This CVE was published Feb 18, 2025 and is one of 4 known issues for this theme.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Uncode 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
The Uncode theme for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read due to insufficient input validation in the 'uncode_recordMedia' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.1.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read arbitrary files on the server.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N