CVE-2024-7135: Tainacan <= 0.21.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read

Published Jul 31, 2024
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Updated

The Tainacan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'getfile' function in all versions up to, and including, 0.21.7. The function is also vulnerable to directory traversal. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Tainacan Tainacan plugin for WordPress<=0.21.7
Tainacan Tainacan Wordpress<0.21.8

Event History

Jul 31, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7135?

CVE-2024-7135 has a moderate severity level due to unauthorized data access risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-7135?

To fix CVE-2024-7135, update the Tainacan plugin for WordPress to version 0.21.8 or higher.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-7135?

The impact of CVE-2024-7135 includes unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential directory traversal attacks.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-7135?

All users of the Tainacan plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 0.21.7 are affected by CVE-2024-7135.

5

What functionalities are exploited in CVE-2024-7135?

CVE-2024-7135 exploits the 'get_file' function which lacks proper capability checks.

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