CVE-2023-6846

CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Feb 5, 2024
Updated: Feb 9, 2024
CWE ID 434

Summary

CVE-2023-6846 is a vulnerability affecting the File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress. This issue permits authenticated attackers, including those with subscriber access or higher, to upload arbitrary files via the mk_check_filemanager_php_syntax AJAX function. By successfully exploiting this vulnerability, attackers can execute code on the server, posing a significant security risk. However, version 8.3.5 of the plugin includes a capability check that prevents users with lower privileges than admin from executing this function, mitigating the risk for those who have updated their plugin.

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