Unauthorized File Access possible in File Manager Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2018-25105

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Mndpsingh287
Status
File Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2024

Summary

The File Manager plugin for WordPress presents a significant security risk due to a lack of necessary capability checks in the /inc/root.php file. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to access and download sensitive files from the server. Moreover, it enables these attackers to upload potentially malicious files that could facilitate remote code execution. The affected versions include all releases up to and including 3.0, leaving numerous WordPress installations at risk if not promptly updated.

Affected Version(s)

File Manager * <= 3.0

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&s...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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