CVE-2016-20078

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.

Score

CVSS 4.0 6.9 Medium

Status

Deferred - disclosure@vulncheck.com

Published

2026-06-15

Last modified

2026-07-28

Weaknesses

CWE-98

Affected products

• Imdb-widget (Imdb-widget Project)

References

• https://wordpress.org/plugins/imdb-widget/
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39621
• https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-imdb-profile-widget-local-file-inclusion-via-pic-php