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CVE-2022-4030

nvd nist
Published: Nov 29, 2022Modified: Jun 17, 2026

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8.1
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 5.2
Source: NVD

Description

The Simple:Press plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 6.8 via the 'file' parameter which can be manipulated during user avatar deletion. This makes it possible with attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to supply paths to arbitrary files on the server that will subsequently be deleted. This can be used to delete the wp-config.php file that can allow an attacker to configure the site and achieve remote code execution.

Affected (1)

Simple Press
1 product
Simple\
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Simple\
Up to 6.8.0

Related CWEs

CWE-22
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

References (5)

Source: security@wordfence.com
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: security@wordfence.com
Source: security@wordfence.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

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