Wipeout Media CSS and JavaScript Toolbox Local File Inclusion Vulnerability

A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the Wipeout Media CSS & JavaScript Toolbox WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 12.0.3. This vulnerability arises from improper control of filenames in include or require statements, allowing PHP remote file inclusion that could be exploited to access local files on the server.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to include local files from the target website and display their contents. This could potentially lead to a complete takeover of the database, depending on the site's configuration.

Remediation

Users of the Wipeout Media CSS & JavaScript Toolbox WordPress plugin should update to version 12.0.3 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-updates for vulnerable plugins.