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CVE-2020-36847

The Simple-File-List Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.2.2 via the rename function which can be used to rename uploaded PHP code with a png extension to use a php extension.

CRITICAL 9.8EPSS 44.2%

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EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 44.2%, higher than 99% of all known CVEs. Patch or mitigate before the next change window.

Description

The Simple-File-List Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.2.2 via the rename function which can be used to rename uploaded PHP code with a png extension to use a php extension. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.

CVSS 3.1
9.8 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
44.19% probability · 99th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-434
Affected
simplefilelist/simple file list
Source
security@wordfence.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.