Vulnerability identifier: #VU20295
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WP Fastest Cache
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Emre Vona
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in wpFastestCache.php and inc/cache.php. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
WP Fastest Cache: 0.8.6.6 - 0.8.9.5
External links
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153821/WordPress-WP-Fastest-Cache-0.8.9.5-Directory-Traversal.html
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2124614
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2124619
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Jul/53
http://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/#developers
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9507
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.