CVE-2024-8066
Description
The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing validation in the 'fsConnector' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4. 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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 28, 2024, 9:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 28, 2024, 9:15 a.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
1.6
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 28, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing validation in the 'fsConnector' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.4. 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-434 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/filester/trunk/includes/File_manager/FileManager.php#L269 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3186518/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/27288836-e5d3-49fc-b1f6-319ea3b70839?source=cve
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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