Arbitrary file upload in File Manager Pro
CVE-2024-8746
The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary backup file downloads and uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode' ajax action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, if granted access to the File Manager by an administrator, to download and upload arbitrary backup files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.006 (49.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 49th percentile — 49.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.006 · newest: 0.006 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- File Manager Pro — versions 0
- Filemanagerpro File Manager
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/88f1eb9a-f3bb-4b62-975f-a6cb9… (Third Party Advisory)
- filemanagerpro.io/ (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8746?
- CVE-2024-8746 is a high-severity vulnerability in File Manager Pro, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-10-16.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8746?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-8746 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.