The SportsPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.26 via shortcodes 'template_name' attribute. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where php file type can be uploaded and included.
Attack Parameters
Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed
Impact Assessment
Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service
CVSS Vector v3.1
Weakness Type (CWE)
References 4
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sportspress/tags/2.7.26/includes/cla…
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sportspress/tags/2.7.26/includes/cla…
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sportspress/tags/2.7.26/includes/sp-…
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/27e40af7-5697-4482-a9…
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