CVE-2020-36847

Public Exploit
Simple File List < 4.2.3 - Remote Code Execution

Description

The Simple-File-List Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.2.2 via the rename function which can be used to rename uploaded PHP code with a png extension to use a php extension. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory cybersecurity-help.cz Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: eemitch Simple File List
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9eb835fd-6ebf-4162-856c-0366b663a07e?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-list patch
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160221/ exploit
https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711 third party advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36847?
CVE-2020-36847 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36847?
To fix CVE-2020-36847, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-36847 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-36847 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-36847?
CVE-2020-36847 affects eemitch Simple File List.
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