CVE-2019-6715: High severity boldgrid w3 total cache vulnerability

Published Apr 1, 2019
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Updated

pub/sns.php in the W3 Total Cache plugin before 0.9.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the SubscribeURL field in SubscriptionConfirmation JSON data.

Affected Software

1 affected component
BoldGrid W3 Total Cache Wordpress<0.9.4

Event History

Apr 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:05 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2019-6715.

2

What is the affected software?

The affected software is the W3 Total Cache plugin before version 0.9.4 for WordPress by Boldgrid.

3

How can remote attackers exploit this vulnerability?

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by reading arbitrary files via the SubscribeURL field in SubscriptionConfirmation JSON data in the pub/sns.php file.

4

What is the severity level of this vulnerability?

The severity level of this vulnerability is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160674/WordPress-W3-Total-Cache-0.9.3-File-Read-Directory-Traversal.html](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160674/WordPress-W3-Total-Cache-0.9.3-File-Read-Directory-Traversal.html), [https://vinhjaxt.github.io/2019/03/cve-2019-6715](https://vinhjaxt.github.io/2019/03/cve-2019-6715).

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