The Security Ninja – WordPress Security Plugin & Firewall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 5.242 via the 'get_file_source' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to extract sensitive data, including the contents of any file on the server.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security Ninja Plugin | — | Update security-ninja plugin to version 5.243, or a newer patched version | Jul 24, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 |
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