CVE-2020-36847
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BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-12
Last updated on: 2025-07-29
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| simplefilelist | simple_file_list | to 4.2.3 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-434 | The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
The Simple-File-List Plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability in versions up to 4.2.2 where an attacker can exploit the rename function to change an uploaded PHP file disguised with a .png extension back to a .php extension. This allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server without authentication.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to full system compromise, data theft, defacement, or further attacks on your infrastructure.
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