What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Path Traversal.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.5.4.
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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
What the vulnerability does
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Path Traversal.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.5.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WPLMS versions up to 1.9.9.5.4 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to cause a denial of service by making the site unresponsive or unavailable. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
Make the site unavailable or unresponsive without needing to log in.
Potential impact on your site
Your WPLMS site could become unavailable or stop responding to requests.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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