CVE-2024-8725

6.8 · MEDIUM

Published Sep 26, 2024 advancedfilemanager CWE-434 EPSS 0.36% (29th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Overview

CVE-2024-8725 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager. It was published on September 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from advancedfilemanager. Update advanced_file_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
advancedfilemanager	advanced_file_manager	>= 0, < 5.2.9	Affected

References

Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-manager-advanced/trunk/application/class_fma_main.php#L24 Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-manager-advanced/trunk/application/class_fma_shortcode.php#L28 Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3157713/ Ref www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ce2b4f93-93a6-480f-a877-ca47bd133bb6?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8725?

CVE-2024-8725 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager. It was published on September 26, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-8725?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-8725?

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