Path Traversal in Simple-Press Simple\
CVE-2022-4030
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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.016 (72.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Simple-press Simple\ — versions press
- Simplepress Simple:press Forum — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com
- security@wordfence.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-4030?
- CVE-2022-4030 is a high-severity vulnerability in Simple-Press Simple\, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2022-11-29.
- How severe is CVE-2022-4030?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-4030 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.