CVE-2020-12832
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 7.13%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12832 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. WordPress Plugin Simple File List before 4.2.8 is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers delete arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input.. EPSS estimates a 7.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
WordPress Plugin Simple File List before 4.2.8 is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers delete arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simplefilelist | Simple-File-List | < 4.2.8 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2302759Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-file-list/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2302759Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-file-list/#developersRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12832?
WordPress Plugin Simple File List before 4.2.8 is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers delete arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input.
How severe is CVE-2020-12832?
CVE-2020-12832 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12832?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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