Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
WP Vault 0.8.6.6 has a file-reading flaw that could expose sensitive server or application files. The sources describe unauthenticated access through a vulnerable parameter, but do not identify a vendor patch. Treat affected WordPress sites as requiring prompt verification and vendor-guidance review.
Executive priority
Prioritize affected public WordPress sites because the main business risk is sensitive file exposure, including credentials or configuration data. Urgency is moderate unless exposed systems contain high-value secrets or logs suggest attempted abuse.
Technical view
The issue is listed as CWE-98 local file inclusion in WP Vault 0.8.6.6. The bundle describes an unescaped wpv-image GET parameter reaching include functionality, enabling arbitrary file reads. CVSS v4.0 is 6.9, with high confidentiality impact and no listed integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to WordPress installations running the WP Vault plugin version 0.8.6.6. The provided sources do not establish impact to other plugin versions, forks, or unrelated WordPress backup plugins.
Exploitation context
ExploitDB is cited, so public exploit information exists. The source bundle marks CISA KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
The supplied data has one tension: the description says unauthenticated parameter abuse, while the CVSS vector lists local attack vector. Validate reachable attack surface directly from deployed code and vendor records. Do not assume a patch exists from the bundle alone.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and prioritize all WordPress sites using WP Vault 0.8.6.6.
- Check the vendor and WordPress plugin page for current remediation guidance.
- Disable or remove WP Vault where no supported fixed version is available.
- Restrict public access to affected WordPress instances until remediated.
- Review exposed hosts for possible sensitive file disclosure.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress plugins and confirm whether WP Vault 0.8.6.6 is installed.
- Review plugin source or vendor notes for handling of the wpv-image parameter.
- Check web logs for suspicious wpv-image requests and file traversal indicators.
- Confirm whether the vulnerable functionality is reachable without authentication.
- Document findings, remediation status, and any evidence of data exposure.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-98: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.9 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N——VulnCheckCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.53.6VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
6.9MediumVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.2MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-40850CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WP Vault 0.8.6.6 Local File Inclusion via wpv-image ParameterCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.