CVE-2016-20103
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Path Traversal in Cherry Plugin for WordPress

Publication date: 2026-10-20

Last updated on: 2026-10-28

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
Cherry Plugin for WordPress before 1.2.7 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files via the 'file' parameter. Attackers can send GET requests to /admin/import-export/download-content.php with traversal sequences like ../../../../../wp-config.php to read database credentials, since the script passes input directly to readfile(). Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-19.

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Published
2026-10-20
Last Modified
2026-10-28
Generated
2026-11-10
AI Q&A
2026-10-21
EPSS Evaluated
2026-11-08
NVD
CVE-2016-20103

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Vendor Product Version / Range
Cherry Team Cherry Plugin 1.1

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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 Cherry Plugin for WordPress before version 1.2.7. It allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by exploiting the 'file' parameter in GET requests to /admin/import-export/download-content.php. Attackers can use sequences like ../../../../../wp-config.php to read sensitive files such as database credentials.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Cherry Plugin for WordPress version is before 1.2.7 by inspecting the plugin files or WordPress admin panel. Send a GET request to /admin/import-export/download-content.php with a traversal sequence like ../../../../../wp-config.php to see if sensitive files are exposed. Monitor server logs for unusual requests to this path.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, including database credentials stored in wp-config.php. Attackers could extract confidential information, potentially leading to further attacks like database compromise or website takeover.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files, such as database credentials, potentially exposing personal or protected health information. This may violate GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Cherry Plugin for WordPress to version 1.2.7 or later immediately. If updating is not possible, disable or remove the plugin from your WordPress installation. Restrict access to the /admin/import-export/download-content.php endpoint via server configuration or firewall rules.

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