CVE-2018-16299Localize My Post Path Traversal
The Localize My Post plugin 1.0 for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the ajax/include.php file parameter.
Published Sep 24, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 3969e890-76e0-484a-ad16-6e2642e2ae53, WORDFENCE-3969e890-76e0-484a-ad16-6e2642e2ae53
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-16299 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Localize My Post (Localize My Post Project).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
44%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
50/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/julianburr/wp-plugin-localizemypost/issues/1
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3969e890-76e0-484a-ad16-6e2642e2ae53?source=api-prod
- advisoryhttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3969e890-76e0-484a-ad16-6e2642e2ae53?source=api-scan
Description
The Localize My Post plugin 1.0 for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the ajax/include.php file parameter.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Localize My PostLocalize My Post Project | 1.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 24, 2018
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorygithub.com · 1
- advisorywordfence.com · 3969e890-76e0-484a-ad16-6e2642e2ae53
- advisorywordfence.com · 3969e890-76e0-484a-ad16-6e2642e2ae53
- exploit20180920 WordPress Plugin Localize My Post 1.0 - Local File Inclusion
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · WordPress-Localize-My-Post-1.0-Local-File-Inclu…
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Localize My Post plugin 1.0 for WordPress allows Directory Traversal via the ajax/include.php file parameter.
Affected: Localize My Post (Localize My Post Project) versions 1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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