Broadstreet Ad Widget Plugin up to 2.11.x Modal View views/modal/index.php require step file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Broadstreet Ad Widget Plugin up to 2.11.x. This affects the function require of the file views/modal/index.php of the component Modal View. This manipulation of the argument step causes file inclusion. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-20289. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Broadstreet Ad Widget Plugin up to 2.11.x. Affected by this vulnerability is the function require of the file views/modal/index.php of the component Modal View. The manipulation of the argument step with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Broadstreet Ad Widget plugin for WordPress 2.2.0 before 2.12.0 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows authenticated users to execute attacker-chosen PHP files by passing unsanitized input to require in views/modal/index.php. Attackers can supply directory traversal sequences in the 'step' parameter, optionally with a null byte, to include local files and execute PHP code. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-19.

It is possible to read the advisory at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-20289 since 10/14/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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Upgrading to version 2.12.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ad Widget Plugin 2.12.0

Timelineinfo

10/14/2026 CVE reserved
10/22/2026 +8 days Advisory disclosed
10/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/22/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-20289 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-20289
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-425251

Entryinfo

Created: 10/22/2026 13:10
Changes: 10/22/2026 13:10 (78)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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