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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.15 via the 'dropzone_hash' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to copy the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, and to delete arbitrary directories, including the root WordPress directory.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Startklar Elementor Addons versions 1.7.15 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can access sensitive files outside the intended directory structure without any user interaction. This vulnerability affects the confidentiality and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access sensitive files like database credentials, configuration, and private keys without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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