CVE-2020-36706

Simple-press Simple:press remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 1.82%

Published20 Oct 2023

Description

The Simple:Press – WordPress Forum Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ~/admin/resources/jscript/ajaxupload/sf-uploader.php file in versions up to, and including, 6.6.0. This makes it possible for attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Simple-press Simple:press< 6.6.1

Remediation

Fixed in

Simple-press Simple:press≥ 6.6.1

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-simplepress-plugin-fixed-critical-vulnerabilities/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/27d4a8a5-9d81-4b42-92be-3f7d1ef22843Third Party Advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-simple-press-wordpress-forum-arbitrary-file-upload-6-6-0/Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/53eba5b4-7cc0-48e1-bb9c-6ed3207151ab?source=cveThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-36706 being actively exploited?

CVE-2020-36706 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.82%.

How severe is CVE-2020-36706?

CVE-2020-36706 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-36706?

Affected products include Simple-press Simple:press.

How do I fix CVE-2020-36706?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Simple-press Simple:press 6.6.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.