CVE-2015-5609: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-5609: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the Image Export plugin 1.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers...

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the Image Export plugin 1.1 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read and delete arbitrary files via a full pathname in the file parameter to download.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 06:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2015-5609 affects Image Export plugin 1.1 for WordPress. A remote attacker could use path traversal to read or delete arbitrary files by abusing the plugin's download handler. For a business, the main risks are exposure of sensitive files and disruption or damage to the WordPress site. Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Image Export plugin version 1.1 with the affected download.php reachable. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm by plugin inventory rather than CPE matching. Prioritize discovery on Internet-facing WordPress assets. Confirmed installations should be treated as urgent because the reported impact includes both confidentiality loss and file deletion, even though public exploit activity is not established in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for Image Export plugin version 1.1.; Disable or remove confirmed affected plugin installations until vendor guidance is verified.; Check vendor or project sources for a fixed release or official workaround..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 05:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 23, 2017, 03:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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