CVE-2018-20973 Path traversal in n/a
A local file inclusion vulnerability in the companion-auto-update WordPress plugin allows attackers to read arbitrary files or execute code.
- 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-2018-20973?
CVE-2018-20973 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Aug 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The companion-auto-update plugin before 3.2.1 for WordPress has local file inclusion.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-20973?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Codeermeneer Companion Auto Update.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20973?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-20973 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-2018-20973 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-20973 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-77m8-63vv-p862.