CVE-2020-36847

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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.

9.8 /10

CVSS v3 : CRITICAL

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160221/ Exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-list Patch
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711 Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9eb835fd-6ebf-4162-856c-0366b663a07e?source=cve Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:simplefilelist:simple_file_list:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
History

29 Jul 2025, 20:37

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References () https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160221/ - () https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160221/ - Exploit
References () https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-list - () https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-list - Patch
References () https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ - () https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ - Exploit, Third Party Advisory
References () https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711 - () https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711 - Third Party Advisory
References () https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9eb835fd-6ebf-4162-856c-0366b663a07e?source=cve - () https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9eb835fd-6ebf-4162-856c-0366b663a07e?source=cve - Third Party Advisory
CPE cpe:2.3:a:simplefilelist:simple_file_list:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
First Time Simplefilelist
Simplefilelist simple File List

14 Jul 2025, 21:15

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Summary
  • (es) El complemento Simple-File-List para WordPress es vulnerable a la ejecución remota de código en versiones hasta la 4.2.2 incluida, a través de la función de cambio de nombre, que permite renombrar código PHP subido con extensión PNG para usar una extensión PHP. Esto permite a atacantes no autenticados ejecutar código en el servidor.
References () https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ - () https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ -

12 Jul 2025, 10:15

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2025-07-12 10:15

Updated : 2025-07-29 20:37

NVD link : CVE-2020-36847

Mitre link : CVE-2020-36847

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-36847

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Products Affected

simplefilelist

  • simple_file_list
CWE
CWE-434

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type