Directory Traversal Vulnerability in File Upload Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2020-10564

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WordPress File Upload
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2020

What is CVE-2020-10564?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the File Upload plugin for WordPress prior to version 4.13.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a specially crafted text file to the lib directory. The issue arises from an unsafe call to 'wfu_include_lib', which can be exploited to compromise the security of the affected WordPress site.

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References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-upload/#developers
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https://github.com/beerpwn/CVE/tree/master/WP-File-Upload...
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https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10132
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EPSS Score

31% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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