CVE-2016-20077 Details
Description
WordPress Plugin Photocart Link 1.6 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting insufficient input validation in decode.php. Attackers can supply base64-encoded file paths in the 'id' parameter to the decode.php endpoint to retrieve sensitive files like wp-config.php containing database credentials and configuration data.
A local file inclusion vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Photocart Link plugin, specifically in version 1.6. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by exploiting inadequate input validation in the decode.php file. Attackers can send base64-encoded file paths through the 'id' parameter to the decode.php endpoint, enabling them to access sensitive files such as wp-config.php, which contains crucial database credentials and configuration information.
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Assessed Jun 15, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://fr.wordpress.org/plugins/photocart-link/ | [email protected] | Not ApplicableVendor |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39623 | [email protected] | Exploit |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-photocart-link-local-file-inclusion-via-decode-php | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundle |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-98 | Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Photocart Link | <= 1.6 |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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