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.

CVSS v3 6.2 MEDIUM

6.2^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.5 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
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

Configurations

No configuration.

History

15 Jun 2026, 14:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-06-15 14:16

Updated : 2026-06-15 20:50

NVD link : CVE-2016-20078

Mitre link : CVE-2016-20078

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-20078

JSON object : View

Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-98

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

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