Arbitrary File Deletion in Simple File List plugin for WordPress



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-12832
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Simple File List
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor Mitchell Bennis - Element Engage, LLC

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU28543

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12832

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Simple File List: 1.0.1 - 4.2.7

CPE2.3 External links

https://ctulhu.me/2020/05/16/cve-2020-12832/
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2302759
https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-file-list/#developers
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10250/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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