Vulnerability identifier: #VU18618

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Simple File List
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Mitchell Bennis - Element Engage, LLC

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Simple File List: 1.0.1 - 3.2.4

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External links
http://docs.google.com/document/d/1qIZXTzEpI4tO6832vk1KfsSAroT0FY2l--THlhJ8z3c/edit
http://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2093272/simple-file-list

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.