CVE-2020-35945: Malicious File Upload

Published Jan 1, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the Divi Builder plugin, Divi theme, and Divi Extra theme before 4.5.3 for WordPress. Authenticated attackers, with contributor-level or above capabilities, can upload arbitrary files, including .php files. This occurs because the check for file extensions is on the client side.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Elegant Themes Divi Wordpress>=3.0<4.5.3
Elegant Themes Divi Builder Wordpress>=2.0<4.5.3
Elegant Themes Divi Extra Wordpress>=2.0<4.5.3
Elegantthemes Divi Wordpress>=3.0<4.5.3
Elegantthemes Divi Builder Wordpress>=2.0<4.5.3
Elegantthemes Extra Wordpress>=2.0<4.5.3

Event History

Jan 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:28 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:28 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35945?

CVE-2020-35945 is considered critical due to its potential to allow authenticated attackers to upload malicious files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-35945?

To fix CVE-2020-35945, update the Divi Builder, Divi theme, and Divi Extra theme to version 4.5.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-35945?

WordPress installations using versions of the Divi Builder, Divi theme, and Divi Extra theme prior to 4.5.3 are affected by CVE-2020-35945.

4

What type of attacks can CVE-2020-35945 enable?

CVE-2020-35945 allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to upload arbitrary PHP files to the server.

5

What is the exploitation impact of CVE-2020-35945?

Exploitation of CVE-2020-35945 can lead to remote code execution on affected WordPress sites.

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