CVE-2020-36836

HIGH

CVSS v3

8.1

HIGH

EPSS Score

43.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

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.

Technical Details

Published
10/16/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36836?

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.

Is CVE-2020-36836 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-36836 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 43.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-36836?

CVE-2020-36836 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).

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