Backup, Restore and Migrate WordPress Sites With the XCloner Plugin <= 3.1.4 - Path Traversal to Sensitive Information Disclosure

2016-12-31 00:00
Anonymous

Strategic Overview

Vulnerability Overview

The XCloner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure in versions up to, and including, 3.1.4 via leaked directory listings from the 'files_xml.' AJAX action. This can allow authenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including otherwise private filepaths and backups.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 3.1.5, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

External References

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