CVE-2017-2245: Path Traversal
Published Jul 7, 2017
·Updated
Directory traversal vulnerability in Shortcodes Ultimate prior to version 4.10.0 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Getshortcodes Shortcodes Ultimate Wordpress<=4.9.9
Event History
Jul 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2245?
CVE-2017-2245 has been classified as medium severity due to its potential impact on security by allowing unauthorized file access.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-2245?
To fix CVE-2017-2245, update the Shortcodes Ultimate plugin to version 4.10.0 or later.
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What is the impact of CVE-2017-2245?
CVE-2017-2245 allows remote attackers to exploit directory traversal to read arbitrary files on the server.
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Which versions of Shortcodes Ultimate are affected by CVE-2017-2245?
All versions prior to 4.10.0 of Shortcodes Ultimate are affected by CVE-2017-2245.
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Who can be affected by CVE-2017-2245?
Website owners using vulnerable versions of Shortcodes Ultimate on their WordPress sites can be affected by CVE-2017-2245.