CVE-2017-20287

Javo Spot WordPress Theme < 3.0.0 Path Traversal via admin-ajax.php fn Parameter

CVSS score

8.7

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.9

Published

3 h ago

Overview Public Exploits (0)Newsroom Vulnerability Timeline

Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach AI Explanation

Verified against sources

CVE-2017-20287: Javo Spot WordPress Theme Path Traversal Vulnerability

Sources read

Source agreement

0/2

Evidence confidence

%44

Short explanation

Javo Spot theme for WordPress before 3.0.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the admin-ajax.php endpoint.

Why does it matter?

It matters because it allows unauthenticated attackers to retrieve sensitive configuration data, including database credentials and secret keys.

What should be done?

Follow vendor advisories and apply available updates
Disable or remove the affected theme

Note on uncertainty

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Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

Javo Spot teması 3.0.0 öncesi sürümler, admin-ajax.php aracılığıyla yol geçişi zafiyetine açıktır.

S0 · daybreach-canonical S1 · cvelist S2 · nvd

Saldırganlar fn parametresini kullanarak wp-config.php gibi hassas dosyaları okuyabilir.

S0 · daybreach-canonical S1 · cvelist S2 · nvd

Show the technical text from the sources

Javo Spot theme for WordPress before 3.0.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files via the fn parameter of the jvfrm_spot_get_json AJAX action. Attackers can send GET requests to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php with fn set to ../../wp-config.php to retrieve database credentials and secret keys. Exploitation evidence was first observed by the Shadowserver Foundation on 2023-10-19.

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CWE: CWE-22

This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2017-20287 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

ID	VENDOR	PRODUCT	ACTION
1	Javo Themes	Javo Spot	View

Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCORE	VERSION	SEVERITY	VECTOR	SOURCE
8.7	CVSS V4_0	HIGH	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N	CVE CNA
8.7	CVSS V40	HIGH	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X	NVD
7.5	CVSS V3_1	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N	CVE CNA
7.5	CVSS V31	HIGH	CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N	NVD

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.

Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.

Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.

Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2017-20287 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2017-20287 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL Injection CAPEC-126: Path Traversal CAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden

PermissionsGerekmiyor

UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

Researcher Blogvendor-advisory WPScan Advisoryvendor-advisory Nuclei Templatevendor-advisory Theme Download Pagevendor-advisory VulnCheck Advisory: Javo Spot WordPress Theme < 3.0.0 Path Traversal via admin-ajax.php fn Parametervendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

8.7 / 10

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone required

User InteractionNone required

Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low

Integrity (Bütünlük)None

Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

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Follow the vendor

Javo Themes

Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-22

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