EKC Tournament Manager WordPress Plugin Arbitrary File Download Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the EKC Tournament Manager WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 2.2.2, allows logged-in administrators to download system files located outside the WordPress directory. This issue arises from inadequate restrictions on file access, enabling unauthorized file downloads.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive system files, potentially allowing for further exploitation of the WordPress installation or the underlying server.

Remediation

Users are advised to update the EKC Tournament Manager WordPress plugin to version 2.2.2 or later.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
1.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
6.3
remediation
7.7
relevance
0.0
threat
6.5
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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