CVE-2024-13550

Public Exploit

ABC Notation <= 6.1.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Read

Description

The ABC Notation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.1.3 via the 'file' attribute of the 'abcjs' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e53a2b7a-7005-451a-88f2-c23d420b4aad?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/abc-notation/tags/6.1.3/abc-notation.php	exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13550?: CVE-2024-13550 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-13550?: To fix CVE-2024-13550, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-13550 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-13550 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-13550?: CVE-2024-13550 affects paulrosen ABC Notation.

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Description

Category

CWE-22 – Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

Frequently Asked Questions