CVE-2024-5598

Advanced File Manager <= 5.2.4 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Directory Listing

Description

The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.4 via the 'fma_local_file_system' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including backups or other sensitive information if the files have been moved to the built-in Trash folder.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.35%

Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: modalweb Advanced File Manager

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9d4ff5ed-8857-46b8-942b-ac0f47880a95?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-manager-advanced/trunk/application/class_fma_connector.php#L13	issue tracking
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3107587/	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5598?: CVE-2024-5598 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5598?: To fix CVE-2024-5598, 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-2024-5598 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5598 is being actively exploited. 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-2024-5598?: CVE-2024-5598 affects modalweb Advanced File Manager.

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