Path Traversal in Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager
CVE-2024-8704
The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.8 via the 'fma_locale' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. 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.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.009 (55.4th 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
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8704?
- CVE-2024-8704 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2024-09-26.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8704?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-8704 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.