CVE-2021-47977
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CVE-2021-47977 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.7/10 on the CVSS scale. WordPress Plugin Anti-Malware Security and Bruteforce Firewall 4.20.59 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send requests to the duplicator_download action via admin-ajax.php with path traversal sequences to access sensitive system files outside the intended directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
WordPress Plugin Anti-Malware Security and Bruteforce Firewall 4.20.59 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send requests to the duplicator_download action via admin-ajax.php with path traversal sequences to access sensitive system files outside the intended directory.
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- Status
- Deferred
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