WordPress Core < 3.5.2 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

4.3
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CVE CVE-2013-2203
CVSS 4.3 (Medium)
Publicly Published June 21, 2013
Last Updated January 22, 2024
Researcher Jakub Galczyk

Description

WordPress before 3.5.2, when the uploads directory forbids write access, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an invalid upload request, which reveals the absolute path in an XMLHttpRequest error message.

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1 affected software package

Software Type Core
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 3.5.2, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 3.5.1
Patched Version
  • 3.5.2

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