WordPress Include-File Plugin Path Traversal Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary File Download

A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Include-File plugin, specifically in versions through 1. This vulnerability allows for arbitrary file download by improperly restricting file paths, potentially enabling the download of sensitive files such as those containing login credentials or backups.

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 Include-File plugin are advised to update to version 1 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed. For those unable to update immediately, Patchstack offers a virtual patch that can be applied to mitigate the issue until an official update is available.