CVE-2023-5105

Public Exploit

Frontend File Manager < 22.6 - Editor+ Arbitrary File Download

Description

The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin before 22.6 has a vulnerability that allows an Editor+ user to bypass the file download logic and download files such as `wp-config.php`

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d40c7108-bad6-4ed3-8539-35c0f57e62cc	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5105?: CVE-2023-5105 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5105?: To fix CVE-2023-5105, 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-2023-5105 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-5105 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5105?: CVE-2023-5105 affects Unknown Frontend File Manager Plugin.

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Description

Category

CWE-22 – Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

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