#VU46202 Arbitrary file upload in File Manager - CVE-2020-25213
Published: September 2, 2020 / Updated: October 25, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU46202
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25213
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
File Manager
File Manager
Software vendor:
mndpsingh287
mndpsingh287
Description
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 updates from vendor's website.