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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The WP Webhooks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file copy due to missing validation of user-supplied input in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to copy arbitrary files on the affected site's server to arbitrary locations. This can be used to copy the contents of wp-config.php into a text file which can then be accessed in a browser to reveal database credentials.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The WP Webhooks plugin for WordPress versions 3.3.5 and earlier contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can access sensitive files such as configuration files, database credentials, and other protected data without needing to log in or interact with a site administrator.
What an attacker can do
Read any file on the server, including configuration files and database credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can steal database credentials, API keys, and other sensitive files stored on your server.
Conditions required to exploit
None. The attacker needs only network access to the WordPress site.
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