CVE-2019-15822: Path Traversal

Published Aug 30, 2019
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Updated

The wps-child-theme-generator plugin before 1.2 for WordPress has classes/helpers.php directory traversal.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wpserveur Wps Child Theme Generator Wordpress<1.2

Event History

Aug 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:42 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15822?

CVE-2019-15822 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-15822?

To fix CVE-2019-15822, update the wps-child-theme-generator plugin to version 1.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-15822?

CVE-2019-15822 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to access restricted directories.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2019-15822?

Users of the wps-child-theme-generator plugin for WordPress versions prior to 1.2 are affected by CVE-2019-15822.

5

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2019-15822?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2019-15822 to read sensitive files from the server, leading to further attacks.

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