Path traversal in WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-20714
CWE-ID CWE-22
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 WP Fastest Cache
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor Emre Vona

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU52597

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20714

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote administrator can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WP Fastest Cache: 0.8.3.1 - 0.9.1.6

CPE2.3 External links

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN35240327/index.html


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.



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