CVE-2018-25105

File Manager <= 3.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload/Download

Description

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in the /inc/root.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the server and upload arbitrary files that can be used for remote code execution.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 2.25% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: mndpsingh287 File Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a56d5a2f-ae13-4523-bc4a-17bb2fb4c6f0?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=1942390%40wp-file-manager&new=1942390%40wp-file-manager&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-25105?
CVE-2018-25105 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-25105?
To fix CVE-2018-25105, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-25105 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-25105 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-25105?
CVE-2018-25105 affects mndpsingh287 File Manager.
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