Vulnerability · Published Jul 10, 2024 · Assigned by Wordfence

CVE-2023-7062Advanced File Manager Shortcodes <= 2.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Directory Traversal

High 8.8

In plain English

A high-severity security flaw in Advanced File Manager Shortcodes from Advanced File Manager. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 54% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 46.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Advanced File Manager Advanced File Manager Shortcodes 0 – through 2.4

Weakness: CWE-538 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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