WordPress Fonto Plugin Path Traversal Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary File Download

A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Fonto plugin, specifically in versions through 1.2.2. 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 Fonto plugin are advised to update to version 1.2.2 or later. For those unable to update immediately, Patchstack has issued a virtual patch that blocks attacks targeting this vulnerability.