Later archive addition

WordPress File Delete to Code Execution

Karim El Ouerghemmi · Sonar · 26 June 2018

A WordPress core flaw allowed an authenticated attacker to manipulate attachment metadata and delete an arbitrary file. Deleting a configuration or protection file could force reinstallation or change server behavior, providing a reliable path from file deletion to remote code execution under common deployments.

Record

Researcher

Karim El Ouerghemmi

Published by

Sonar

Date

26 June 2018

In the archive

• Added to the 2018 archive after the original list was published

Tags

• wordpress
• file-write
• path-traversal
• rce
• attack-chain
• owasp-a01-2021

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