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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The LWS Cleaner plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'lws_cl_delete_file' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-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).
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
LWS Cleaner versions up to 2.4.1.3 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to read, write, or delete arbitrary files on the server. An attacker with high-level privileges can exploit this flaw to access sensitive configuration files, modify site content, or disable the application. The vulnerability requires administrative access to exploit.
What an attacker can do
Read, write, or delete arbitrary files on the server filesystem.
Potential impact on your site
An admin account compromise could lead to full server file system access and potential site takeover.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level administrative privileges on the application.
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