CVE-2023-4297

Summary

CVE-2023-4297 is a vulnerability affecting the Mmm Simple File List plugin for WordPress. This issue allows authenticated users, including subscribers, to view the contents of arbitrary directories due to insufficient path validation. The plugin, which is used to create and manage file listings, fails to secure the generated file paths, granting unintended access to sensitive data. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to websites using the affected plugin version 2.3 or earlier. It is essential to update to the latest plugin version or consider alternative solutions to mitigate this threat.

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