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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WP Responsive Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.0 via the 'src' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Responsive Images versions 1.0 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can craft a malicious request to access sensitive files outside the intended directory, such as configuration files containing database credentials or other sensitive data. No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and other sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access sensitive files like wp-config.php, potentially exposing database credentials and API keys.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
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