# CVE-2015-4703: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in mysqldump\_download.php in the WordPress Rename plugin 1.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-01-12 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in mysqldump_download.php in the WordPress Rename plugin 1.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the dumpfname parameter.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.vapid.dhs.org/advisory.php?v=127
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/23/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75394
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/132460/WordPress-WP-Instance-Rename-1.0-File-Download.html
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8055

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