CVE-2021-4344

Public Exploit

Description

The Frontend File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 18.2. This is due to lacking mishandling the use of user IDs that is accessible by the visitor. This makes it possible for unauthenticated or authenticated attackers to access the information and privileges of other users, including 'guest users', in their own category (authenticated, or unauthenticated guests).

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.09%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: nmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/28a7b2c9-5d8d-4b49-a47c-473e3288b563?source=cve	third party advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-frontend-file-manager-plugin-fixed-multiple-critical-vulnerabilities/	exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4344?: CVE-2021-4344 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4344?: To fix CVE-2021-4344, 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-2021-4344 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-4344 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-4344?: CVE-2021-4344 affects nmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin.

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