CVE-2015-20124

Received Received - Intake

Path Traversal in WordPress Aspose Importer & Exporter Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-10-21

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description

Aspose Importer & Exporter plugin for WordPress before 3.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files via the unsanitized 'file' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to aspose_import_export_download.php with traversal sequences like ../../../wp-config.php to read database credentials. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-20.

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Published

2026-10-20

Last Modified

2026-10-21

Generated

2026-11-10

AI Q&A

2026-10-21

EPSS Evaluated

2026-11-09

NVD

CVE-2015-20124

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Aspose	Aspose Importer & 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 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Aspose Importer & Exporter WordPress plugin before version 3.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by exploiting an unsanitized 'file' parameter in GET requests to aspose_import_export_download.php. Attackers can use traversal sequences like ../../../wp-config.php to read sensitive files such as database credentials.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Aspose Importer & Exporter plugin for WordPress is installed and verify its version. If it is below 3.0, the system is vulnerable. Look for unusual GET requests to aspose_import_export_download.php with path traversal sequences like ../../../ in logs.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to access sensitive files on your server, including configuration files with database credentials. This could lead to unauthorized data access, potential data breaches, or further compromise of your WordPress site and server.

Compliance Impact

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

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Aspose Importer & Exporter plugin to version 3.0 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is applied. Review server logs for signs of exploitation attempts.

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