Arbitrary file upload in Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-13333
CWE-ID CWE-434
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Advanced File Manager
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU102886

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-13333

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in the "fma_local_file_system" function. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Advanced File Manager: 5.2.12 - 5.2.13

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/file-manager-advanced/advanced-file-manager-5212-5213-authenticated-subscriber-arbitrary-file-upload


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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