CVE-2023-6846: file manager file manager pro

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-6846 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in file manager file manager pro. EPSS estimates a 15.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 96.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded. Fixed in 8.3.5.

Timeline

1. 05-02-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 08-04-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.4 via the mk_check_filemanager_php_syntax AJAX function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to execute code on the server. Version 8.3.5 introduces a capability check that prevents users lower than admin from executing this function.

• CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeThe product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.
• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.