Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a WordPress plugin issue in IMDb Profile Widget 1.0.8. An unauthenticated visitor may be able to make the plugin read local server files, potentially exposing WordPress configuration secrets such as database credentials. Public exploit information exists, but the provided sources do not show confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted WordPress exposure issue. It is not currently evidenced as mass-exploited, but compromise of configuration files can quickly become credential compromise. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites and any site handling customer, payment, or administrative data.
Technical view
The vulnerable component is pic.php in IMDb Profile Widget 1.0.8. The url parameter is described as allowing local file inclusion through path traversal, enabling arbitrary local file reads. The CVSS 4.0 score is 6.9 with high confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact stated.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites that installed IMDb Profile Widget version 1.0.8 and still expose the plugin endpoint publicly. Sites without this plugin are not affected based on the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The bundle cites ExploitDB, so public exploit material exists. CISA KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle confirms active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports unauthenticated local file read in a specific plugin version. The sources do not name a fixed release or vendor patch. Avoid assuming broader IMDb, WordPress core, or other plugin impact without separate evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for IMDb Profile Widget 1.0.8.
- Remove or disable the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Check vendor or WordPress plugin guidance for a maintained fixed version.
- Restrict public access to the vulnerable plugin endpoint until resolved.
- Rotate WordPress database credentials if file exposure is suspected.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether IMDb Profile Widget 1.0.8 is installed on each WordPress site.
- Check whether the plugin's pic.php endpoint is publicly reachable.
- Review web logs for suspicious requests targeting pic.php and its url parameter.
- Verify WordPress configuration secrets were not exposed or reused elsewhere.
- Re-test that the endpoint is unavailable after removal or restriction.
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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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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SSVC decision data
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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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-39621CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- Official Product HomepageCVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress IMDb Profile Widget 1.0.8 Local File Inclusion via pic.phpCVE 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.