Vulnerability identifier: #VU46202
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
File Manager
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: 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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
File Manager: 6.4 - 6.8
External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10389/
http://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-zero-day-vulnerability-fixed-in-wordpress-file-manager-700000-i...
http://blog.sucuri.net/2020/09/critical-vulnerability-file-manager-affecting-700k-wordpress-website...
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.