CVE-2024-8725

Advanced File Manager <= 5.2.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited File Upload

Description

Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress are vulnerable to Limited File Upload in various versions. This is due to a lack of proper checks to ensure lower-privileged roles cannot upload .css and .js files to arbitrary directories. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an administrator, to upload .css and .js files to any directory within the WordPress root directory, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting. The Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin must be installed to exploit this vulnerability.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: modalweb Advanced File Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ce2b4f93-93a6-480f-a877-ca47bd133bb6?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-manager-advanced/trunk/application/class_fma_main.php#L24 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-manager-advanced/trunk/application/class_fma_shortcode.php#L28 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3157713/ patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8725?
CVE-2024-8725 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8725?
To fix CVE-2024-8725, 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-2024-8725 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8725 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-2024-8725?
CVE-2024-8725 affects modalweb Advanced File Manager.
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