Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2020-10564

WordPress File Upload <= 4.12.2 - Directory Traversal to Remote Code Execution

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.

Quick Answer

CVE-2020-10564 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Iptanus File Upload. It affects Versions up to 4.12.2 and is fixed in 4.13.0.

Published
Mar 13, 2020
Last Updated
Jun 17, 2024
Slug
wp-file-upload
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.13.0, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2020-10564 is tracked for the Plugin Iptanus File Upload as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 4.12.2. Update Iptanus File Upload to 4.13.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
4.13.0
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.12.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2020-10564
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
wp-file-upload View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2020-10564
Patched Versions
4.13.0
Affected Versions
Versions up to 4.12.2
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