CVE-2020-35749Simple Board Job Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in class-simple_job_board_resume_download_handler.php in the Simple Board Job plugin 2.9.3 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the sjb_file parameter to wp-admin/post.php.
Published Jan 15, 2021 · Updated Nov 21, 2024 · Also known as 31f6032a-19f8-463b-9642-cba205069a22, WORDFENCE-31f6032a-19f8-463b-9642-cba205069a22
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-35749 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.7 v3.1) affecting Simple Board Job (Presstigers), simple-job-board (wordpress-plugin).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Simple Board Job <=2.9.3, simple-job-board 2.9.4, Simple Board Job 2.9.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
4
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in class-simple_job_board_resume_download_handler.php in the Simple Board Job plugin 2.9.3 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the sjb_file parameter to wp-admin/post.php.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Board JobPresstigers | See advisory | 2.9.3 |
| simple-job-boardwordpress-plugin | See advisory | 2.9.4 |
Patched Releases
Simple Board Job
<=2.9.3
simple-job-board
2.9.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 15, 2021
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
- CWE-98 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
References
- advisorywordfence.com · 31f6032a-19f8-463b-9642-cba205069a22
- advisorywordfence.com · 31f6032a-19f8-463b-9642-cba205069a22
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · Simple-JobBoard-Authenticated-File-Read.html
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · WordPress-Simple-Job-Board-2.9.3-Local-File-Inc…
- exploitdocs.google.com · edit
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in class-simple_job_board_resume_download_handler.php in the Simple Board Job plugin 2.9.3 and earlier for WordPress allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the sjb_file parameter to wp-admin/post.php.
Affected: Simple Board Job (Presstigers); simple-job-board (wordpress-plugin). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Simple Board Job <=2.9.3, simple-job-board 2.9.4, Simple Board Job 2.9.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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