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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 Kirki – Freeform Page Builder, Website Builder & Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation and missing capability check in the 'downloadZIP' function in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files limited in the WordPress uploads base directory.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Kirki page builder versions up to 6.0.6 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files from the server. The vulnerability requires only network access and no user interaction. An attacker can access files outside the intended directory, potentially exposing configuration files, database credentials, or other sensitive data stored on the web server.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Sensitive files like wp-config.php, .env, or database backups could be exposed to unauthenticated attackers.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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