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
- WordPress: File Manager
- OWASP: Command Injection
- WordPress
- CVE-2020-25213
- CWE-20
- CWE-78
- CAPEC-88
- CAPEC-310
- OWASP 2021-A3
- OWASP 2021-A6