Meta Box <= 5.11.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Deletion
Vulnerability Description
The Meta Box plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'ajax_delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 5.11.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- JongHwan Shin
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/036467de-95bb-4bfd-9522-df8dc17f3102?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3475210/meta-box#file3
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/meta-box/tags/5.11.0/inc/fields/file.php#L30
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/meta-box/tags/5.11.0/inc/fields/file.php#L54
- https://github.com/wpmetabox/meta-box/pull/1654
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