WordPress Breadcrumb NavXT Full Path Disclosure Detection Scanner
This scanner detects the use of WordPress Breadcrumb NavXT Security Misconfiguration in digital assets. This vulnerability can expose the full application path, potentially aiding other attacks when combined with another vulnerability.
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Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
18 days 17 hours
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WordPress Breadcrumb NavXT is a popular plugin used on WordPress websites to display breadcrumb navigation. It is widely used by WordPress site owners and developers to improve site navigation and SEO. The plugin offers customizable breadcrumb trails a secondary navigation aid that tells users where they are on a site. Breadcrumb NavXT is commonly used in various WordPress themes and sites, offering a versatile solution for enhancing user experience. As an open-source project, it is frequently updated to fix bugs and improve functionality. Being widely adopted, vulnerabilities in this plugin can impact a significant number of WordPress sites.
The vulnerability detected in WordPress Breadcrumb NavXT is categorized as Security Misconfiguration. This specific misconfiguration results in Full Path Disclosure (FPD) vulnerability. FPD occurs when error messages reveal sensitive information about the server's file path. An attacker can exploit this to further design attacks that target other vulnerabilities. FPD is particularly dangerous because it can be combined with other exploits for more severe attacks. Site administrators should address this vulnerability to prevent information leakage and enhance overall security. Identifying and mitigating this vulnerability is crucial to maintaining the confidentiality and security of web applications.
The technical details of this vulnerability involve the breadcrumb-navxt.php file in the plugin. When an error occurs, specific error messages are returned that disclose full server paths. Such messages commonly report errors like "Fatal error" or "Warning: failed to open stream," and they are visible to unauthenticated users. In addition, the HTTP response of the web server returns a status code 200 or 500. These elements make it easy for attackers to gather path information. Understanding these error messages helps in identifying if the vulnerability exists on the site.
The possible effects of exploiting this vulnerability include unauthorized disclosure of sensitive server paths. Such information can be used in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to conduct more targeted attacks. For instance, it could aid in local file inclusion (LFI) or code execution vulnerabilities, increasing the risk factor significantly. This can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, compromise of data integrity, or loss of data confidentiality. System administrators should be aware of the risks and take steps to secure their WordPress installations against this vulnerability.
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