WSM Downloader Plugin up to 1.4.0 on WordPress wp-config.php file access

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in WSM Downloader Plugin up to 1.4.0 on WordPress. This affects an unknown function of the file wp-config.php. Executing a manipulation can lead to file access. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2022-2357. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WSM Downloader Plugin up to 1.4.0 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file wp-config.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file access vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-552. The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The WSM Downloader WordPress plugin through 1.4.0 allows any visitor to use its remote file download feature to download any local files, including sensitive ones like wp-config.php.

The weakness was published 08/09/2022. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-2357 since 07/08/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1083.

By approaching the search of inurl:wp-config.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File access
CWE: CWE-552 / CWE-425
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Timelineinfo

07/08/2022 🔍
08/09/2022 +32 days 🔍
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08/31/2022 +22 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2022-2357 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-2357
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-205840

Entryinfo

Created: 08/09/2022 09:07
Updated: 08/31/2022 15:03
Changes: 08/09/2022 09:07 (39), 08/31/2022 15:03 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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