CVE-2017-2245
MEDIUMCVSS 5/10EPSS 2.57%
Last modified
CVE-2017-2245 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate prior to version 4.10.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate prior to version 4.10.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Getshortcodes | Shortcodes Ultimate | <= 4.9.9 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99495Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN63249051/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1684377/#file217Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99495Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN63249051/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1684377/#file217Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2245?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate prior to version 4.10.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2017-2245?
CVE-2017-2245 has a CVSS score of 5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2245?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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