CVE-2024-2654

Description

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.5 via the fm_download_backup function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary zip files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.77% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: mndpsingh287 File Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ca98fbc6-8cfa-4997-8a46-344afb75a97e?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-file-manager/trunk/file_folder_manager.php#L1353 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3062387/wp-file-manager/trunk?contextall=1&old=3051451&old_path=%2Fwp-file-manager%2Ftrunk patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2654?
CVE-2024-2654 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-2654?
To fix CVE-2024-2654, 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-2024-2654 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-2654 is being actively exploited. 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-2024-2654?
CVE-2024-2654 affects mndpsingh287 File Manager.
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