Vulnerability · Published Oct 3, 2022 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2022-3125Frontend File Manager < 21.3 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Upload
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity unrestricted file upload in Frontend File Manager Plugin from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.6% (higher than 77% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.6%top 23.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin before 21.3 allows any authenticated users, such as subscriber, to rename a file to an arbitrary extension, like PHP, which could allow them to basically be able to upload arbitrary files on the server and achieve RCE
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu:22.04:LTS | wordpress | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-3125 |
| Ubuntu:24.04:LTS | wordpress | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-3125 |
| Ubuntu:25.10 | wordpress | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-3125 |
| Ubuntu:26.04:LTS | wordpress | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-3125 |
| Ubuntu:26.10 | wordpress | no fix listed | UBUNTU-CVE-2022-3125 |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Frontend File Manager Plugin | 21.3 – before 21.3 |
Weakness: CWE-434