RCE in File Manager Pro
CVE-2023-6846
The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.4 via the mk_check_filemanager_php_syntax AJAX function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with su…
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.159 (96.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- File Manager Pro — versions 0
- Filemanagerpro File_manager
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Exploit)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6846?
- CVE-2023-6846 is a high-severity vulnerability in File Manager Pro, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-02-05.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6846?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-6846 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.