WordPress Theme File Duplicator Path Traversal Vulnerability

A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Theme File Duplicator plugin, specifically in versions through 1.3. This vulnerability allows arbitrary file download by improperly restricting file paths, potentially enabling the download of sensitive files such as login credentials or backup data.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized downloading of files from the affected website, including sensitive information like login credentials or backup files.

Remediation

Users of the WordPress Theme File Duplicator plugin are advised to update to version 1.3 or later. For those unable to update immediately, Patchstack offers a virtual patch that can be applied to mitigate this vulnerability.