Dynamic Font Replacement DFR4WP EN <= 1.3 EN - Arbitrary File Deletion
Strategic Overview
<= 1.3 ENN/AVulnerability Overview
The Dynamic Font Replacement DFR4WP EN plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to , and including 1.3 EN due to insufficient file path validation in the ~/admin/filedelete.php file that can be directly accessed by unauthenticated users. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files from the filesystem, including the wp-config.php file that makes it possible for attackers to achieve remote code execution once deleted.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
External References
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