CVE-2020-36847
critical · 9.8The 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.
9.8
CVSS
44.2%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
99th
EPSS percentile
2025-07-12
Published
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-434
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| simplefilelist | simple_file_list | < 4.2.3 |
Check a specific version with /api/v1/cve/match.
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160221/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2286920/simple-file-list
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/
- https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2020042711
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9eb835fd-6ebf-4162-856c-0366b663a07e?source=cve
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/365da9c5-a8d0-45f6-863c-1b1926ffd574/
Query this programmatically:
curl https://evil-db.io/api/v1/cve/CVE-2020-36847