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CVE-2020-36836: wp fastest cache vulnerability
CVE-2020-36836: high vulnerability affecting wp fastest cache. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
- CVSS
- 8.0 HIGH
- EPSS
- 70.78%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- wp fastest cache
What is known
The WP Fastest Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file deletion in versions up to, and including, 0.9.0.2 due to a lack of capability checking and insufficient path validation. This makes it possible for authenticated users with minimal permissions to delete arbitrary files from the server.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2020-36836, a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.0) affecting wp fastest cache, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether wp fastest cache is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.