CVE-2020-36836
WordPress Fastest Cache Unauthenticated File Deletion Vulnerability
Description
The WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including, 0.9.0.2 due to a lack of capability checking and insufficient path validation. This makes it possible for authenticated users with minimal permissions to delete arbitrary files from the server.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2024, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 13, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-36836.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2235160/wp-fastest-cache | Patch |
| https://wearetradecraft.com/advisories/tc-2020-0001/ | Third Party Advisory Exploit |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/82f80916-37ab-4c5a-9787-2544c620acac?source=cve | Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Mar. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-22 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:wpfastestcache:wp_fastest_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions from (excluding) 0.9.0.3 Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2235160/wp-fastest-cache Types: Patch Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://wearetradecraft.com/advisories/tc-2020-0001/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/82f80916-37ab-4c5a-9787-2544c620acac?source=cve Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including, 0.9.0.2 due to a lack of capability checking and insufficient path validation. This makes it possible for authenticated users with minimal permissions to delete arbitrary files from the server. Added Reference Wordfence https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/82f80916-37ab-4c5a-9787-2544c620acac?source=cve [No types assigned] Added Reference Wordfence https://wearetradecraft.com/advisories/tc-2020-0001/ [No types assigned] Added Reference Wordfence https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2235160/wp-fastest-cache [No types assigned] Added CWE Wordfence CWE-352 Added CVSS V3.1 Wordfence AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-36836 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-36836
weaknesses.