WP-DBManager <= 2.79.1 - Directory Traversal Allowing Arbitrary File Deletion

8.7
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVSS 8.7 (High)
Publicly Published October 22, 2018
Last Updated December 5, 2022
Researcher RIPS Technologies - RIPS Technologies

Description

The WP-DBManager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal allowing arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including, 2.79.1. This allows authenticated high-privilege attackers to delete arbitrary files, which can be used to reset a site and gain administrative access.

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1 affected software package

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug wp-dbmanager (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 2.79.2, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • < 2.79.2
Patched Version
  • 2.79.2

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