WordPress Sandbox Plugin Missing Authorization Vulnerability in Export Download Action
Vulnerability
A vulnerability exists in the Sandbox plugin for WordPress, all versions through 0.4, due to a lack of proper capability checks on the export_download action. This flaw allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and higher to download a complete copy of a sandbox environment, which may include sensitive information such as the wp-config.php file.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information contained within a user's sandbox environment, including the wp-config.php file.
Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
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