SB2020042711 - Arbitrary file upload in Simple File List plugin for WordPress
Published: April 27, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020042711
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: N/A)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of files during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a file containing PHP code but with a png image file extension, then send a second request to move (rename) the png file to a php file and execute arbitrary file on the server.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.