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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Justin Silver Remote Content Shortcode allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Remote Content Shortcode: from n/a through 1.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Remote Content Shortcode plugin for WordPress contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with low-level access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended scope. This affects versions up to 1.5.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and other sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
Sensitive files (database credentials, config files) may be exposed to any authenticated user.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the WordPress site.
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