What the vulnerability does
01Description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IP Blacklist Cloud Plugin up to 3.42 on WordPress. This affects the function valid_js_identifier of the file ip_blacklist_cloud.php of the component CSV File Import. The manipulation of the argument filename leads to path traversal. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 3.43 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 6e6fe8c6fda7cbc252eef083105e08d759c07312. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-227757 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The IP Blacklist Cloud Plugin contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to read or modify files on the server outside the intended directory. An attacker with low-level site access can craft requests to access sensitive files. This affects versions 3.0 and requires an active site account to exploit.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read or modify files outside the plugin's directory with low-level site access.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An authenticated user can access or alter sensitive files, potentially exposing configuration data or modifying site behavior.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege site account; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 1, 2023
CVE published
November 22, 2024
Record updated
