WordPress Anti-Malware Security Bruteforce Firewall <= 4.20.72 Directory Traversal
Published May 16, 2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
WordPress Anti-Malware Security Bruteforce Firewall <= 4.20.72 Directory Traversal
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QFinch assessment
WordPress Plugin Anti-Malware Security and Bruteforce Firewall 4.20.59 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files by manipulating the file parameter. Attackers can send requests to the duplicator_download action via admin-ajax.php with path traversal sequences to access sensitive system files outside the intended directory.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- ExploitDB-50107 ↗
- Official Product Homepage ↗
- Product Reference ↗
- VulnCheck Advisory: WordPress Anti-Malware Security Bruteforce Firewall 4.20.59 Directory Traversal ↗
Record history
Published May 16, 2026 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026