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CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
What the vulnerability does
WordPress Plugin HB Audio Gallery Lite 1.0.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by manipulating the file_path parameter. Attackers can send requests to the audio-download.php endpoint with directory traversal sequences to access sensitive files like wp-config.php outside the intended gallery directory.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
HB Audio Gallery Lite contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to read arbitrary files from the server. An unauthenticated attacker can craft a malicious request to access files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other private data stored on the web server.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including sensitive configuration and credential files.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access sensitive files like wp-config.php, database backups, or private keys without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
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