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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
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WPMU DEV - Your All-in-One WordPress Platform Forminator forminator allows Path Traversal.This issue affects Forminator: from n/a through <= 1.55.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Forminator versions up to 1.55.0.2 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. Site administrators should update immediately.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration and credential files.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access sensitive files like wp-config.php, database backups, or private keys without logging in.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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