WordPress Plugin Wpfilemanager 6.8 RCE

Description

OS Command Execution, also known as Command Injection, is a severe vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host operating system. Attackers exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious commands through forms, cookies, or HTTP headers. These commands run with the privileges of the vulnerable application, leading to unauthorized access, data theft, and system compromise.

Recommendation

Update or remove the affected plugin.

References

• CVE-2020-25213
• CWE-20
• CWE-78
• OWASP 2021-A3
• OWASP 2021-A6
• OWASP: Command Injection
• WordPress
• WordPress: File Manager