Improper access control in WordPress - CVE-2020-28039

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Improper access control in WordPress - CVE-2020-28039

Published: October 30, 2020 / Updated: November 9, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48039
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28039
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
WordPress
Software vendor:
WordPress.ORG

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to delete arbitrary files.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in is_protected_meta in wp-includes/meta.php. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and delete arbitrary files.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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