CVE-2023-6825
CVSS 3.1 Score 9.9 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-6825 is a critical vulnerability affecting the File Manager and File Manager Pro plugins for WordPress. Versions up to and including 7.2.1 (free version) and 8.3.4 (Pro version) are vulnerable to Directory Traversal. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the target parameter in the mk_file_folder_manager_action_callback_shortcode function, allowing them to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server and upload files into unintended directories. The free version requires Administrator access to be exploitable, while the Pro version enables lower-level users to potentially exploit this vulnerability. The risk score is 65, with high impacts on confidentiality and integrity, as well as a high availability impact. Remediation should involve updating the affected plugins to the latest versions as soon as possible.
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