CVE-2024-13767

Summary

CVE-2024-13767 is a critical vulnerability affecting the Live2DWebCanvas plugin used in WordPress sites. The issue lies in the ClearFiles() function, which fails to properly validate file paths in all versions up to 1.9.11. Attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher can exploit this flaw to delete arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution. A successful attack could result in significant damage, particularly if the deleted file is the wp-config.php file. WordPress users are urged to update to the latest plugin version to mitigate this risk.

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