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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ThemeKraft BuddyForms allows Server Side Request Forgery, Relative Path Traversal.This issue affects BuddyForms: from n/a through 2.8.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
BuddyForms versions up to 2.8.8 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 private data. Update to version 2.9.0 or later to resolve this issue.
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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