CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe WP Encryption plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to a Directory Traversal attack, allowing authenticated users with administrator-level access to read arbitrary server files, potentially exposing sensitive information. While the plugin mitigates direct PHP execution, writable plaintext configuration files like .htaccess can be exploited for denial-of-service or redirect attacks. Administrators using this plugin, particularly those with the premium version enabled, should prioritize immediate remediation to protect their systems.
Public Exploit Signal
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Original NVD Description
The WP Encryption – One Click Free SSL Certificate & SSL / HTTPS Redirect, Security & SSL Scan plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 7.8.6.6 via the 'imploded' parameter parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. Although file write content is passed through esc_html(), which encodes angle brackets and prevents direct PHP execution, plaintext configuration files such as .htaccess are fully writable and exploitable for denial-of-service or redirect attacks. This is only exploitable when the premium version of the software is enabled and active.