File Manager And File Manager Pro (Multiple Versions) - Directory Traversal
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2023-6825 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | Wordfence |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2024-03-13 16:15:08 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-08 18:18:42 UTC |
| Description | The File Manager and File Manager Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including version 7.2.1 (free version) and 8.3.4 (Pro version) via the target parameter in the mk_file_folder_manager_action_callback_shortcode function. This makes it possible for attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information and to upload files into directories other than the intended directory for file uploads. The free version requires Administrator access for this vulnerability to be exploitable. The Pro version allows a file manager to be embedded via a shortcode and also allows admins to grant file handling privileges to other user levels, which could lead to this vulnerability being exploited by lower-level users. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.9 CRITICAL from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Problem Types: CWE-23 | CWE-22 | CWE-23 CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 9.9 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 9.9 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | DECLARED | 9.9 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
ChangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Mndpsingh287 | File Manager | All | All | All | All |
| Application | Mndpsingh287 | File Manager | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Mndpsingh287 | File Manager | affected 7.2.1 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | File Manager | File Manager Pro | affected 8.3.4 semver | Not specified |
| ADP | File Manager Project | File Manager | affected 7.2.1 semver | Not specified |
| ADP | Filemanagerpro | File Manager Pro | affected 8.3.4 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/blob/master/php/elFinderVolumeDriver.class... | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | github.com | Product |
| www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/93f377a1-2c33-4dd7-8fd6-190d9... | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.wordfence.com | Third Party Advisory |
| plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | plugins.trac.wordpress.org | Patch |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Tobias Weißhaar (en)
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | 2024-03-04T00:00:00.000Z | Disclosed |
Legacy QID Mappings
- 150830 WordPress File Manager Plugin: Directory Traversal Vulnerability (CVE-2023-6825)