CVE-2017-20248

WordPress Plugin Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 Path Traversal File Download

Published Jun 9, 2026 CVSS 4.0 · 8.7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Apptha
Apptha apptha Slider Gallery
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Vendors & Products Apptha
Apptha apptha Slider Gallery
Wordpress
Wordpress wordpress
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description 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.
Title WordPress Plugin Apptha Slider Gallery 1.0 Path Traversal File Download
Weaknesses CWE-22
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Weaknesses

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
VulnCheck
Published
Updated
Jun 9, 2026, 3:12 PM
Reserved
Jun 8, 2026, 11:51 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Jun 9, 2026, 1:16 PM
Modified
Jul 21, 2026, 7:10 AM