SB2020090202 - Arbitrary file upload in File Manager plugin for WordPress
Published: September 2, 2020 Updated: October 25, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020090202
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25213)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in wp-file-manager in the "lib/php/connector.minimal.php" and "lib/files/hardfork.php" files. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
Note: The vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.