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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
The WP Job Portal plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.0 via the 'downloadCustomUploadedFile' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Job Portal versions up to 2.4.0 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read files outside the intended directory. An attacker with a low-privilege account can access sensitive files on the server by manipulating file paths. This affects confidentiality but not data integrity or availability.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files on the server outside the intended directory.
Potential impact on your site
Sensitive files (config, database credentials, private keys) may be exposed to any registered user.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
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