WordPress Media Library Folders Plugin <= 8.1.8 is vulnerable to Directory Traversal

Low priority Mitigation unnecessary
<= 8.1.8Vulnerable version(s)
8.1.9Fixed version

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Risks

CVSS 6.5

6.5

Directory Traversal

This could allow a malicious actor to see all files in a given directory or determine if certain files/directories exist in given folder. This can be used to exploit other weaknesses in the system

CVSS score is a way to evaluate and rank reported vulnerabilities in a standardized and repeatable way but which is not ideal for WordPress.

Solutions

This security issue has a low severity impact and is unlikely to be exploited.

Update to version 8.1.9 or later.

Update to version 8.1.9 or later to remove the vulnerability. Patchstack users can turn on auto-update for vulnerable plugins only.

Details

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Timeline

Reported byProfile ImageMajed Refaea

5 Apr, 2024

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