Unauthorized Data Modification Vulnerability in WordPress File Manager Pro Plugin
CVE-2024-12331

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
File Manager Pro – Filester
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 December 2024

What is CVE-2024-12331?

CVE-2024-12331 describes a critical security vulnerability in the File Manager Pro - Filester plugin for WordPress. This flaw arises from a missing capability check in the 'ajax_install_plugin' function in all versions up to and including 1.8.6. As a result, authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level or higher access can exploit this vulnerability to install the Filebird plugin without proper authorization, potentially leading to unauthorized changes and breaches. Website administrators are strongly advised to update their plugin versions to ensure website integrity and security.

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Affected Version(s)

File Manager Pro – Filester * <= 1.8.6

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3208858/file...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Trương Hữu Phúc (truonghuuphuc)
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