Description
The Simple:Press – WordPress Forum Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ~/admin/resources/jscript/ajaxupload/sf-uploader.php file in versions up to, and including, 6.6.0. This makes it possible for attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 9.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| simplepress | Simple:Press Forum | < 6.6.1 |
| thesimplepressforumteam | simple\:press_forum | <= 6.6.0 |
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-simplepress-plugin-fixed-critical-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/27d4a8a5-9d81-4b42-92be-3f7d1ef22843Third Party Advisory
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-simple-press-wordpress-forum-arbitrary-file-upload-6-6-0/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/53eba5b4-7cc0-48e1-bb9c-6ed3207151ab?source=cveThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-simplepress-plugin-fixed-critical-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/27d4a8a5-9d81-4b42-92be-3f7d1ef22843Third Party Advisory
- https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-simple-press-wordpress-forum-arbitrary-file-upload-6-6-0/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/53eba5b4-7cc0-48e1-bb9c-6ed3207151ab?source=cveThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 20, 2023
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified