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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 Anti-Malware Security and Bruteforce Firewall 4.20.59 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send requests to the duplicator_download action via admin-ajax.php with path traversal sequences to access sensitive system files outside the intended directory.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Malware Security and Bruteforce Firewall plugin contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can craft requests to access files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing sensitive configuration files, database credentials, or other private data. No user interaction is required.
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 only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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