WordPress Security Misconfiguration Scanner
This scanner detects the use of WordPress Security Misconfiguration in digital assets.
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Level
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
19 days 7 hours
Scan only one
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The WordPress Duplicate Page plugin is widely used by WordPress administrators and developers to replicate pages in their websites easily. It streamlines content management, allowing the duplication of lots of similar pages without manual reproduction. When used properly, it saves time and ensures consistency across duplicated pages content. It is popular for its simplicity and ease of use among WordPress sites. However, being a third-party plugin, it requires careful management of permissions to avoid security misconfigurations.
The security misconfiguration within the Duplicate Page plugin results in full path disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive server information. This vulnerability is related to the lack of proper access control in accessing specific plugin paths directly. Full path disclosure can assist an attacker in planning a more targeted attack by understanding the folder structure of the web server. Such an issue arises when error messages containing specific system details are displayed due to inappropriate handling of error conditions within the plugin.
Technical details involve the duplicate-page file, where error messages may be induced by an attacker or viewer accessing certain URLs. The main endpoint of concern is the '/wp-content/plugins/duplicate-page/duplicatepage.php' file. When accessed directly, it may result in a PHP error indicating a path on the server, especially if the 'ABSPATH' protection is not in place. This potentially reveals sensitive server path details that should not be publicly accessible.
If exploited, this vulnerability could facilitate further targeted attacks against the site by providing a malicious actor with detailed layout configurations of the server. By knowing the directory structure, attackers could more easily attempt to exploit file inclusion vulnerabilities or plan other intrusion strategies. The presence of detailed server paths also increases the risk of information leakage that could compromise server security.
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