Dynamic Font Replacement DFR4WP EN <= 1.3 EN - Arbitrary File Deletion

9.8
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVSS 9.8 (Critical)
Publicly Published July 12, 2022
Last Updated February 3, 2023

Description

The Dynamic Font Replacement DFR4WP EN plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in versions up to , and including 1.3 EN due to insufficient file path validation in the ~/admin/filedelete.php file that can be directly accessed by unauthenticated users. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files from the filesystem, including the wp-config.php file that makes it possible for attackers to achieve remote code execution once deleted.

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1 affected software package

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug dynamic-font-replacement-4wp (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? No
Remediation No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Affected Version
  • <= 1.3 EN

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