Simple File List <= 6.1.9 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion

9.1
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE CVE-2023-44227
CVSS 9.1 (Critical)
Publicly Published September 28, 2023
Last Updated November 6, 2023
Researcher Rafshanzani Suhada

Description

The Simple File List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including, 6.1.9. This is due to insufficient controls on files passed to a deletion function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files, which can lead to a denial of service or remote code execution when the wp-config.php file is deleted.

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Vulnerability Details for Simple File List

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug simple-file-list (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 6.1.10, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 6.1.9
Patched Version
  • 6.1.10

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