Arbitrary file upload in File Manager Pro
CVE-2024-8918
The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited JavaScript File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This is due to a lack of proper checks on allowed file types. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, with permissions granted by an administrator, to upload .css and .js files, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.4 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.003 (24.6th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 25th percentile — 24.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · 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/01ef62c8-e862-422c-948d-6d376… (Third Party Advisory)
- filemanagerpro.io/ (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8918?
- CVE-2024-8918 is a high-severity vulnerability in File Manager Pro, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.4/10. Published 2024-10-16.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8918?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-8918 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.