CVE-2020-37169

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.25%

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CVE-2020-37169 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. WordPress Plugin ultimate-member 2.1.3 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the pack parameter in class-admin-upgrade.php. Attackers can send POST requests with malicious pack values to include unintended PHP files from the packages directory and execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WordPress Plugin ultimate-member 2.1.3 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the pack parameter in class-admin-upgrade.php. Attackers can send POST requests with malicious pack values to include unintended PHP files from the packages directory and execute arbitrary code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-37169?
WordPress Plugin ultimate-member 2.1.3 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the pack parameter in class-admin-upgrade.php. Attackers can send POST requests with malicious pack values to include unintended PHP files from the packages directory and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2020-37169?
CVE-2020-37169 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37169?
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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Source: NVD / NIST