CVE-2013-7483 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit a file inclusion vulnerability in the Slidedeck2 WordPress plugin to execute arbitrary code or read sensitive files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2013-7483?

CVE-2013-7483 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The slidedeck2 plugin before 2.3.5 for WordPress has file inclusion.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-7483?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hbwsl Slidedeck 2.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7483?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-7483 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2013-7483 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-7483 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4p87-wc32-rfvx.

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