CVE-2015-1579: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Feb 11 2015(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Elegant Themes Divi theme for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the img parameter in a revslider_show_image action to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. NOTE: this vulnerability may be a duplicate of CVE-2014-9734.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Divi by Elegant Themes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1579?
CVE-2015-1579 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1579?
To fix CVE-2015-1579, update the Elegant Themes Divi theme to the latest version where the vulnerability is patched.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2015-1579?
CVE-2015-1579 can be exploited by remote attackers to perform directory traversal attacks and read arbitrary files on the server.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-1579?
CVE-2015-1579 affects the Elegant Themes Divi theme for WordPress versions prior to the patch release.
Is CVE-2015-1579 a standalone vulnerability?
CVE-2015-1579 may be a duplicate of CVE-2014-9734, suggesting similar underlying issues.
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