Advanced File Manager Shortcodes: Filesystem traversal
Advanced File Manager Shortcodes is affected by filesystem traversal. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A crafted path can escape the intended directory and reach files or directories elsewhere on the server.
- Component
- Advanced File Manager Shortcodes
- Plugin slug
advanced-file-manager-shortcodes- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Jul 10, 2024
This CVE was published Jul 10, 2024 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Advanced File Manager Shortcodes to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
The Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.4. This makes it possible for attackers with contributor access or higher to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H