#VU47130 Arbitrary file upload in Simple:Press – WordPress Forum Plugin


Published: 2020-09-29

Vulnerability identifier: #VU47130

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Simple:Press – WordPress Forum Plugin
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: The Simple:Press Team

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the "uploader" AJAX action. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Simple:Press – WordPress Forum Plugin: 6.0.3 - 6.6.0


External links
http://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10414/
http://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-simplepress-plugin-fixed-critical-vulnerabilities/


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.


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