CVE-2023-6846

Public Exploit

Description

The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.4 via the mk_check_filemanager_php_syntax AJAX function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to execute code on the server. Version 8.3.5 introduces a capability check that prevents users lower than admin from executing this function.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 9.78% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: File Manager File Manager Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1e8e0257-a745-495f-a103-c032b95209fc?source=cve third party advisory
https://gist.github.com/Kun19/046b2b305cac5f2edd38037984c2e8e3 exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6846?
CVE-2023-6846 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6846?
To fix CVE-2023-6846, 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-2023-6846 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-6846 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-6846?
CVE-2023-6846 affects File Manager File Manager Pro.
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