CVE-2018-9118Wp Background Takeover Advertisements Path Traversal
exports/download.php in the 99 Robots WP Background Takeover Advertisements plugin before 4.1.5 for WordPress has Directory Traversal via a ..
Published Apr 12, 2018 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 27eea04f-3f5f-4f13-9553-4fdea9be865b, WORDFENCE-27eea04f-3f5f-4f13-9553-4fdea9be865b
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2018-9118 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Wp Background Takeover Advertisements (99robots), wpsite-background-takeover (wordpress-plugin).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 12, 2021. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wp Background Takeover Advertisements 4.1.5, wpsite-background-takeover 4.1.5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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)
46%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
44/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Apr 12, 2021
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
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Description
exports/download.php in the 99 Robots WP Background Takeover Advertisements plugin before 4.1.5 for WordPress has Directory Traversal via a .. in the filename parameter.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 12, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Background Takeover Advertisements99robots | See advisory | 4.1.5 |
| wpsite-background-takeoverwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 4.1.5 |
Patched Releases
Wp Background Takeover Advertisements
4.1.5
wpsite-background-takeover
4.1.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 12, 2018
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2021
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorywordfence.com · 27eea04f-3f5f-4f13-9553-4fdea9be865b
- advisorywordfence.com · 27eea04f-3f5f-4f13-9553-4fdea9be865b
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitwpvulndb.com · 9056
- exploitExploitDB-44417
FAQ
Common Questions.
exports/download.php in the 99 Robots WP Background Takeover Advertisements plugin before 4.1.5 for WordPress has Directory Traversal via a ..
Affected: Wp Background Takeover Advertisements (99robots); wpsite-background-takeover (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 12, 2021.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Wp Background Takeover Advertisements 4.1.5, wpsite-background-takeover 4.1.5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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