inc/logger.php in the Giribaz File Manager plugin before 5.0.2 for WordPress logged activity related to the plugin in /wp-content/uploads/file-manager/log.txt. If a user edits the wp-config.php file using this plugin, the wp-config.php contents get added to log.txt, which is not protected and contains database credentials, salts, etc. These files have been indexed by Google and a simple dork will find affected sites.
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| File_manager | Giribaz | * | 5.0.0 (including) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: