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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 The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.15.17 via the 'ajax_create_import' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-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
The Events Calendar versions 6.15.17 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 or database credentials. No user interaction is required. Update to a version newer than 6.15.17.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration and credential files.
Potential impact on your site
Sensitive files like wp-config.php or database credentials could be exposed to unauthenticated attackers.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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