CVE-2015-5469 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 23 May 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read arbitrary files on the server via path traversal in the MDC YouTube Downloader plugin.

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-2015-5469?

CVE-2015-5469 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the MDC YouTube Downloader plugin 2.1.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the file parameter to includes/download.php.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5469?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mdc Youtube Downloader Project Mdc Youtube Downloader.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5469?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-5469 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-2015-5469 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-5469 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ff9c-2v27-xqmf.