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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 vCita Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar for WordPress by vcita: from n/a through 4.4.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The vCita Online Booking & Scheduling Calendar plugin for WordPress contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with a low-privilege account can access sensitive files outside the intended directory structure by manipulating file paths. This could expose configuration files, database credentials, or other sensitive data stored on the server.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including sensitive configuration and credential files.
Potential impact on your site
Sensitive server files and credentials could be exposed to any authenticated user, risking data breach and further compromise.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (subscriber or above).
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