CVE Catalog

CVE-2018-25326

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Google Drive for WordPress version 2.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by injecting directory traversal sequences in the file_name parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to gdrive-ajaxs.php with the ajaxstype parameter set to del_fl_bkp and file_name containing traversal sequences ../../wp-config.php to access sensitive configuration files.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of exposing sensitive information, such as WordPress configuration data, which could lead to further attacks on the system. Organizations should be aware of the potential threats associated with unauthorized access to files.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Google Drive for WordPress to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing security measures to restrict the injection of path traversal sequences is advisable.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Google Drive for WordPress 2.2 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by injecting directory traversal sequences in the file_name parameter. Attackers can send POST requests to gdrive-ajaxs.php with the ajaxstype parameter set to del_fl_bkp and file_name containing traversal sequences ../../wp-config.php to access sensitive configuration files.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS