WordPress WP Delicious Plugin <= 1.6.9 is vulnerable to a high priority Arbitrary File Download

High priority Mitigate immediately
<= 1.6.9Vulnerable version(s)
1.7.0Fixed version

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Risks

CVSS 8.1

This vulnerability is highly dangerous and expected to become exploited.

8.1

Arbitrary File Download

This could allow a malicious actor to download any file from your website. This includes but is not limited to files that contain login credentials or backup files.

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Solutions

We advise to mitigate or resolve the vulnerability immediately.

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Update to version 1.7.0 or later.

Update to version 1.7.0 or later to remove the vulnerability. Patchstack users can turn on auto-update for vulnerable plugins only.

Details

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Timeline

Early warning sent out to Patchstack customers

11 Sep, 2024

Published by Patchstack

11 Sep, 2024

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