CVE-2023-1478: Hummingbird < 3.4.2 - Unauthenticated Path Traversal

Published Apr 10, 2023
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Updated

The Hummingbird WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 does not validate the generated file path for page cache files before writing them, leading to a path traversal vulnerability in the page cache module.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Incsub Hummingbird Wordpress<3.4.2

Event History

Apr 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the Hummingbird WordPress plugin?

The vulnerability ID for the Hummingbird WordPress plugin is CVE-2023-1478.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1478?

The severity of CVE-2023-1478 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.

3

Which version of the Hummingbird WordPress plugin is affected?

The Hummingbird WordPress plugin version before 3.4.2 is affected.

4

What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2023-1478?

CVE-2023-1478 is a path traversal vulnerability in the page cache module of the Hummingbird WordPress plugin before 3.4.2, caused by the plugin not validating the generated file path for page cache files before writing them.

5

Is there any reference available for CVE-2023-1478?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-1478 at this reference: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/512a9ba4-01c0-4614-a991-efdc7fe51abe

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