CVE-2018-16283 Path traversal in n/a
An attacker can read arbitrary files on the server via a directory traversal vulnerability in the Wechat Broadcast WordPress 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-2018-16283?
CVE-2018-16283 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Wechat Broadcast plugin 1.2.0 and earlier for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the Image.php url parameter.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-16283?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wechat Brodcast Project Wechat Brodcast.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16283?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-16283 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-2018-16283 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2018-16283 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3c5-gxcq-2hm9.