CVE-2022-4030

HIGH

Simple:Press < 6.8.0 - Path Traversal and Arbitrary File Deletion via Avatar File Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

The Simple:Press plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in versions up to, and including, 6.8 via the 'file' parameter which can be manipulated during user avatar deletion. This makes it possible with attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to supply paths to arbitrary files on the server that will subsequently be deleted. This can be used to delete the wp-config.php file that can allow an attacker to configure the site and achieve remote code execution.

Scores

CVSS v3 8.1
EPSS 0.0156
EPSS Percentile 72.2%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (2)
simple-press/simple\ < 6.8.0
simplepress/Simple:Press Forum < 6.8
Published Nov 29, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026