CVE-2015-20124 Details
Description
Aspose Importer & Exporter plugin for WordPress before 3.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files via the unsanitized 'file' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to aspose_import_export_download.php with traversal sequences like ../../../wp-config.php to read database credentials. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-20.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in the Aspose Importer & Exporter plugin for WordPress, affecting versions prior to 3.0. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by exploiting the unsanitized 'file' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to 'aspose_import_export_download.php' with traversal sequences, such as '../../../wp-config.php', to access sensitive information like database credentials. The first evidence of exploitation was observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on October 20, 2023.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 20, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 21, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/vulnerabilities/wordpress/aspose-ie-file-download.yaml | [email protected] | ExploitTechnical Description |
| https://packetstorm.news/files/id/131162/ | [email protected] | Broken LinkExploit |
| https://wordpress.org/plugins/aspose-importer-exporter/ | [email protected] | Not ApplicableProductVendor |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/aspose-importer-exporter-wordpress-plugin-3.0-path-traversal-via-aspose-import-export-download-php | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Aspose Importer & Exporter | >= 1.0, < 3.0 |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |