CVE-2020-24312 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can browse and download sensitive site backups, including database dumps, due to missing access restrictions in the WP File Manager plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-24312?

CVE-2020-24312 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

mndpsingh287 WP File Manager v6.4 and lower fails to restrict external access to the fm_backups directory with a .htaccess file. This results in the ability for unauthenticated users to browse and download any site backups, which sometimes include full database backups, that the plugin has taken.

Weakness: CWE-552

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24312?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Filemanagerpro File Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24312?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24312 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-24312 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-24312 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2652-63hr-2gvh.

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