Path traversal in Simple File List - #VU18618
Published: May 27, 2019 / Updated: May 27, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU18618
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Mitchell Bennis - Element Engage, LLC
Affected software:
Simple File List
Simple File List
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences passed via the "eeSFL_File" HTTP GET parameter to "/wp-content/plugins/simple-file-list/includes/ee-download.php". A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and download arbitrary files from the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.