CVE-2023-49753 HIGH

CVE-2023-49753: WordPress Adifier System plugin < 3.1.4 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Spoonthemes
Product Adifier System
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in spoonthemes Adifier System allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Adifier System: from n/a before 3.1.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Adifier System versions before 3.1.4 contain 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 confidential data. No user interaction is required.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files from the server, including sensitive configuration and credential files.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access sensitive files like database credentials, API keys, and configuration data without logging in.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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