CVE-2013-7240

Name: CVE-2013-7240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-01-03T18:54:09.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-7240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in download-file.php in the Advanced Dewplayer plugin 1.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dew_file parameter.. EPSS estimates a 19.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in download-file.php in the Advanced Dewplayer plugin 1.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dew_file parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.64%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Westerndeal	Advanced Dewplayer	1.2
Wordpress	Wordpress	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 3, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-7240?

Directory traversal vulnerability in download-file.php in the Advanced Dewplayer plugin 1.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the dew_file parameter.

How severe is CVE-2013-7240?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-7240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-7240?

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Are you affected by CVE-2013-7240?

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Source: NVD / NIST