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CVE-2014-5368

MediumPublished

Directory traversal vulnerability in the file_get_contents function in downloadfiles/download.php in the WP Content Source Control (wp-source-control)...

Published: Aug 22, 2014
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 19, 2014

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

18.8%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Directory traversal vulnerability in the file_get_contents function in downloadfiles/download.php in the WP Content Source Control (wp-source-control) plugin 3.0.0 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the path parameter.

Sources

WordPress Plugin WP Content Source Control - 'download.php' Directory TraversalExploit
Henri Salo · php · Aug 19, 2014

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