Description
WordPress IMDb Profile Widget 1.0.8 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the url parameter. Attackers can supply directory traversal sequences in GET requests to pic.php to access sensitive files like wp-config.php containing database credentials and configuration data.
Published: 2026-06-15
Score: 6.9 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

WordPress IMDb Profile Widget 1.0.8 contains a local file inclusion flaw in pic.php that permits attackers to supply directory traversal sequences through the URL parameter. The vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files on the server, enabling disclosure of sensitive data such as wp-config.php with database credentials.

Affected Systems

The affected product is the IMDb Profile Widget plugin for WordPress, version 1.0.8 developed by Henrique Dias. No further version details are provided, so all installations of this specific version are vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

With a CVSS score of 6.9, the flaw presents moderate risk. The EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting limited documented exploitation but still exploitable in any environment where the plugin is installed. Attackers need only craft a GET request to pic.php with a path traversal sequence; no authentication is required, making the attack straightforward and potentially widespread across affected WordPress sites.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 16, 2026 at 02:32 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the IMDb Profile Widget plugin to the latest version or remove it entirely if unused.
  • If updating is not immediately possible, restrict web access to the pic.php endpoint by configuring the web server to deny all requests or limit them to trusted IP ranges.
  • Ensure file permissions on sensitive files such as wp-config.php prevent web read access, and, if feasible, patch pic.php to validate and whitelist the 'url' parameter, rejecting any traversal patterns.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on June 16, 2026 at 02:32 UTC.

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History

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description WordPress IMDb Profile Widget 1.0.8 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the url parameter. Attackers can supply directory traversal sequences in GET requests to pic.php to access sensitive files like wp-config.php containing database credentials and configuration data.
Title WordPress IMDb Profile Widget 1.0.8 Local File Inclusion via pic.php
Weaknesses CWE-98
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 6.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


Subscriptions

No data.

cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: VulnCheck

Published:

Updated: 2026-06-15T22:01:50.681Z

Reserved: 2026-06-15T11:45:20.984Z

Link: CVE-2016-20078

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-06-15T22:01:46.060Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-06-15T14:16:31.220

Modified: 2026-06-15T20:50:47.973

Link: CVE-2016-20078

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-06-16T02:45:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-98

    Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')