WordPress kk Star Ratings Plugin "root" File Inclusion Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability has been discovered in the kk Star Ratings plugin for WordPress, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.
Input passed via the "root" parameter to wp-content/plugins/kk-star-ratings/ajax/kk-ratings-ajax.php is not properly verified before being used to include files. This can be exploited to include arbitrary files from local or external resources.
The vulnerability is confirmed in version 1.7. Prior versions may also be affected.
Vulnerable Products
Vulnerable Software: WordPress kk Star Ratings Plugin 1.x
