Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed

LayerSlider <= 4.6.1 - Path Traversal

The LayerSlider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 4.6.1 via the LayerSlider/editor.php skin parameter. This allows unauthenticated attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a medium severity with CVSS 6.5 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin LayerSlider. It affects Versions up to 4.6.1 and is fixed in 5.2.0.

Published
Aug 01, 2014
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
LayerSlider
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 5.2.0, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin LayerSlider as medium severity with CVSS 6.5. The affected range is Versions up to 4.6.1. Update LayerSlider to 5.2.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
5.2.0
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.6.1
Tracking ID
7801d3e1-90aa-434d-ae3d-9f19670280c0
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
LayerSlider View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
5.2.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.6.1
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