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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file read due to insufficient input validation in the 'update' method of the 'Members' class in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level privileges or higher, to read arbitrary files on the server.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
wpForo Forum versions 2.4.1 and earlier contain an improper input validation flaw that allows authenticated users to read sensitive data they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can extract confidential information from the forum without modifying data or disrupting service. The vulnerability requires valid forum credentials to exploit.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive forum data and user information they do not have permission to access.
Potential impact on your site
Forum users' private data may be exposed to other registered members; data integrity and availability are not affected.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid forum account with low-level privileges; no user interaction required.
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