CVE-2020-12832
CVE-2020-12832 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Simplefilelist Simple-file-list with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Simplefilelist Simple-file-list
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
WordPress Plugin Simple File List before 4.2.8 is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers delete arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-12832?
- WordPress Plugin Simple File List before 4.2.8 is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers delete arbitrary files because the application fails to properly verify user-supplied input.
- How severe is CVE-2020-12832?
- CVE-2020-12832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-12832 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-12832?
- CVE-2020-12832 affects Simplefilelist Simple-file-list. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-12832?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-12832 published?
- CVE-2020-12832 was published on 2020-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://ctulhu.me/2020/05/16/cve-2020-12832/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2302759
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-file-list/#developers
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:simplefilelist:simple-file-list:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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