#VU102886 Arbitrary file upload in Advanced File Manager - CVE-2024-13333

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102886

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Advanced File Manager
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: modalweb

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

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

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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.