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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Snow Monkey Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the 'generate_user_dirpath' function in all versions up to, and including, 12.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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
Snow Monkey Forms versions 12.0.3 and earlier contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network. An attacker can access sensitive files including configuration files, source code, and other data stored on the affected server.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can access sensitive files on your server without logging in, potentially exposing database credentials, API keys, and other confidential data.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the vulnerable Snow Monkey Forms installation; no authentication or user interaction required.
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