CVE-2024-4347 WP Fastest Cache <= 1.2.6 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Deletion
Authenticated administrators can delete arbitrary files, including configuration files, via a directory traversal vulnerability in the WP Fastest Cache plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-4347?
CVE-2024-4347 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in emrevona WP Fastest Cache – WordPress Cache Plugin, published on 23 May 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.6 via the specificDeleteCache function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can include wp-config.php files of the affected site or other sites in a shared hosting environment.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4347?
How do I fix CVE-2024-4347?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4347 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-2024-4347 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-4347 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6m2g-9wxv-m6w5.