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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
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Mamunur Rashid Classified Listing allows Path Traversal. This issue affects Classified Listing: from n/a through 5.3.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Classified Listing versions up to 5.3.8 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with low-level access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended application directory. No user interaction is required. Update to a version newer than 5.3.8.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and other sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
Sensitive files (database configs, private keys, user data) may be exposed to authenticated attackers.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
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