CVE-2020-36847
WordPress Simple-File-List Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
The Simple-File-List Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.2.2 via the rename function which can be used to rename uploaded PHP code with a png extension to use a php extension. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.
INFO
Published Date :
July 12, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
July 29, 2025, 8:37 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-36847
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2020-36847 has a 2 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
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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-2020-36847.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160221/ | Exploit |
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-list | Patch |
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9eb835fd-6ebf-4162-856c-0366b663a07e?source=cve | Third Party Advisory |
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
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-2020-36847 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-36847
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CVE-2020-36847 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 29, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:simplefilelist:simple_file_list:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.2.3 Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160221/ Types: Exploit Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-list Types: Patch Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711 Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9eb835fd-6ebf-4162-856c-0366b663a07e?source=cve Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Simple-File-List Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 4.2.2 via the rename function which can be used to rename uploaded PHP code with a png extension to use a php extension. This allows unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160221/ Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-list Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/ Added Reference https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711 Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9eb835fd-6ebf-4162-856c-0366b663a07e?source=cve