Path Traversal in Wp Experts File Manager Advanced Shortcode
CVE-2024-13914
The File Manager Advanced Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.4 (file-manager-advanced-shortcode) and 2.5.6 (advanced-file-manager-pro-premium), via the 'file_manager_advanced' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary JavaScript files on the server. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. Sites currently using 2.5.4 (file-manager-advanced-shortcode) should be updated to 2.6.0 (advanced-file-manager-pro-premium).
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.007 (51.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Wp Experts File Manager Advanced Shortcode — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-13914?
- CVE-2024-13914 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wp Experts File Manager Advanced Shortcode, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2025-05-15.
- How severe is CVE-2024-13914?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.