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.
Does this matter?
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
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160221/Exploit
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-listPatch
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9eb835fd-6ebf-4162-856c-0366b663a07e?source=cveThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.