Dirty Cache Trouble: Vulnerability Affects WP Fastest Cache Plugin
CVE-2024-4347

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP Fastest Cache
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 May 2024

What is CVE-2024-4347?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions up to and including 1.2.6. This vulnerability can be exploited through the specificDeleteCache function, allowing authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server. This includes sensitive configuration files like wp-config.php, which could jeopardize the security of the affected site, particularly in shared hosting environments. Prompt actions to update the affected plugin are highly recommended to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

WP Fastest Cache * <= 1.2.6

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-fastest-cac...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Khayal Farzaliyev
.
The Cyber Security Vulnerability Database.