Fedora EPEL 7 update for wordpress



| Updated: 2025-04-24
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-12895
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Fedora
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

wordpress
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Arbitrary file deletion

EUVDB-ID: #VU13497

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12895

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to delete arbitrary file on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper check for user permissions when deleting files. A remote authenticated user with ability to manage media files can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary file on the server.


Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 7

wordpress: before 4.9.7-1.el7

CPE2.3 External links

https://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-EPEL-2018-3f114dff22


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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