CVE-2020-36706
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CVE-2020-36706 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simple:Press – WordPress Forum Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ~/admin/resources/jscript/ajaxupload/sf-uploader.php file in versions up to, and including, 6.6.0. This makes it possible for attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Simple:Press – WordPress Forum Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ~/admin/resources/jscript/ajaxupload/sf-uploader.php file in versions up to, and including, 6.6.0. This makes it possible for attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Simple-Press | Simple\ | < 6.6.1 |
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-simplepress-plugin-fixed-critical-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/27d4a8a5-9d81-4b42-92be-3f7d1ef22843Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-simplepress-plugin-fixed-critical-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/27d4a8a5-9d81-4b42-92be-3f7d1ef22843Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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