CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-10564: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Mar 13 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in the File Upload plugin before 4.13.0 for WordPress. A directory traversal can lead to remote code execution by uploading a crafted txt file into the lib directory, because of a wfu_include_lib call.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Iptanus WordPress File Upload<4.13.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-10564?

    CVE-2020-10564 is a vulnerability in the File Upload plugin before 4.13.0 for WordPress that allows directory traversal and can lead to remote code execution.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-10564?

    CVE-2020-10564 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

  • How does CVE-2020-10564 affect WordPress File Upload plugin?

    CVE-2020-10564 affects the File Upload plugin before version 4.13.0 for WordPress.

  • How can CVE-2020-10564 be exploited?

    CVE-2020-10564 can be exploited by uploading a crafted txt file into the lib directory, using a directory traversal technique.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-10564?

    To fix CVE-2020-10564, update the File Upload plugin to version 4.13.0 or later.

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