CVE-2024-8126
High
Description
The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the 'class_fma_connector.php' file in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an Administrator, to upload a new .htaccess file allowing them to subsequently upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductAdvancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager
PublishedSep 26, 2024
First seenSep 26, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-434Unrestricted upload of dangerous file type
How to fix
Update
- advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager5.2.9 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager | v < 5.2.9 | 5.2.9 |
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