# CVE-2016-7169: Directory traversal vulnerability in the File\_Upload\_Upgrader class in wp-admin/includes/class-file-upload-upgrader.php in the upgrade packa

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-01-05 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the File_Upload_Upgrader class in wp-admin/includes/class-file-upload-upgrader.php in the upgrade package uploader in WordPress before 4.6.1 allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files via a crafted urlholder parameter.

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## References

- https://github.com/WordPress/WordPress/commit/54720a14d85bc1197ded7cb09bd3ea790caa0b6e
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92841
- https://wordpress.org/news/2016/09/wordpress-4-6-1-security-and-maintenance-release/
- https://codex.wordpress.org/Version_4.6.1
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8616
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3681

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