CVE-2021-4344: najeebmedia frontend_file_manager_plugin Improper Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-4344 is a medium (CVSS 6.4) Improper Authorization vulnerability in najeebmedia frontend_file_manager_plugin. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 07-06-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 08-04-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The Frontend File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 18.2. This is due to lacking mishandling the use of user IDs that is accessible by the visitor. This makes it possible for unauthenticated or authenticated attackers to access the information and privileges of other users, including 'guest users', in their own category (authenticated, or unauthenticated guests).

• CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.