CVE-2019-6726 Path traversal in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can delete arbitrary files via path traversal in the WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-6726?

CVE-2019-6726 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WP Fastest Cache plugin through 0.8.9.0 for WordPress allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files because wp_postratings_clear_fastest_cache and rm_folder_recursively in wpFastestCache.php mishandle ../ in an HTTP Referer header.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6726?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6726?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6726 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2019-6726 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6726 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jm3v-4g99-wx55.

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