The WP-Appbox plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in versions up to, and including, 4.3.17 via the 'tab' parameter. This allows authenticated attackers to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
This vulnerability is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Local File Inclusion issue affecting the Plugin WP-Appbox. It affects Versions up to 4.3.17 and is fixed in 4.3.18.
the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin WP-Appbox as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 4.3.17. Update WP-Appbox to 4.3.18 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
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| Software Slug |
wp-appbox
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | No linked CVE entry. |
| Patched Versions |
4.3.18
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 4.3.17
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These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.
WP-Appbox <= 4.5.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via appbox Shortcode
WP-Appbox <= 4.5.3 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
WP-Appbox <= 4.3.20 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
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