CVE-2015-20123

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Path Traversal in Aspose Doc Exporter WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-10-27

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description

Aspose Doc Exporter plugin for WordPress before 2.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by passing unsanitized paths to readfile(). Attackers can send GET requests to aspose_doc_exporter_download.php with the 'file' parameter set to values like ../../../wp-config.php to retrieve database credentials. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-23.

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Published

2026-10-20

Last Modified

2026-10-27

Generated

2026-11-10

AI Q&A

2026-10-21

EPSS Evaluated

2026-11-08

NVD

CVE-2015-20123

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Aspose	Aspose Doc Exporter	1.0

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Exploitability

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KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path traversal issue in the Aspose Doc Exporter plugin for WordPress versions before 2.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by sending crafted GET requests with unsanitized paths to readfile(). For example, attackers can retrieve sensitive files like wp-config.php to obtain database credentials.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Aspose Doc Exporter plugin for WordPress is installed and verify its version. If it is below 2.0, the system is likely vulnerable. Test by sending a GET request to aspose_doc_exporter_download.php with a path traversal payload like ../../../wp-config.php to see if sensitive files are exposed.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, including database credentials and other confidential information stored on the WordPress site. Attackers could exploit it to steal data, escalate privileges, or compromise the entire website.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files, including sensitive files like wp-config.php which may contain database credentials. This could lead to unauthorized access to personal data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements for data protection and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Aspose Doc Exporter plugin to version 2.0 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is applied. Review server logs for suspicious GET requests targeting aspose_doc_exporter_download.php.

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