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CVE-2017-20248

WordPress Plugin Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 Path Traversal File Download

Published: Jun 9, 2026Updated: Jun 9, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
7.5CVSS
HIGH

Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 contains a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files by manipulating the imgname parameter. Attackers can send requests to asgallDownload.php with directory traversal sequences ../ to access sensitive files outside the intended directory.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
No Fix Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:NA:N
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:NIntegrity
None
A:NAvailability
None

Weaknesses

CWE-22

Affected Products

Apptha Slider Gallery
Apptha

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Collection
Discovery
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References

https://www.apptha.com/
apptha.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41568
exploit-db.com
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-apptha-slider-gallery-path-traversal-file-download
vulncheck.com

Timeline

Published
Jun 9, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026

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