CVE-2020-29177

Z-BlogPHP v1.6.1.2100 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via \app_del.php

published December 2, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
61.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability lurks in Z-BlogPHP v1.6.1.2100 via \app_del.php, like a janitor who can toss out any document they want with just a single request! Imagine a library where anyone can walk in and shred any book they choose, just by asking the librarian. That's what this vulnerability allows—an attacker could delete files indiscriminately, leaving chaos in their wake! If exploited, an attacker could remove crucial files from your server, leading to website downtime or loss of important data. It's a sneaky way to cause disruption, and while it’s not currently known to be exploited, the potential for damage is certainly there.

Put simply

Imagine a library where anyone can walk in and shred any book they choose, just by asking the librarian. That's what this vulnerability allows—an attacker could delete files indiscriminately, leaving chaos in their wake! This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to delete arbitrary files through the \app_del.php script due to a lack of proper input validation and access controls.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could remove crucial files from your server, leading to website downtime or loss of important data. It's a sneaky way to cause disruption, and while it’s not currently known to be exploited, the potential for damage is certainly there. To mitigate this risk, update your Z-BlogPHP installation to the latest version as soon as possible. Additionally, review and restrict file permissions on your server to prevent unauthorized access. You've got this—lock it down, and your site will be safer in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00961 · 61.2th percentile
Published
2021-12-02T22:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 DEC 22:21Z
    Z-BlogPHP v1.6.1.2100 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability via \app_del.php
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