CVE-2023-6825 File Manager And File Manager Pro (Multiple Versions) - Directory Traversal
Attackers can read arbitrary files and upload files to unintended directories via directory traversal in File Manager plugins.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-6825?
CVE-2023-6825 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in File Manager, published on 13 Mar 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The File Manager and File Manager Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including version 7.2.1 (free version) and 8.3.4 (Pro version) via the target parameter in the mk_file_folder_manager_action_callback_shortcode function. This makes it possible for attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information and to upload files into directories other than the intended directory for file uploads. The free version requires Administrator access for this vulnerability to be exploitable. The Pro version allows a file manager to be embedded via a shortcode and also allows admins to grant file handling privileges to other user levels, which could lead to this vulnerability being exploited by lower-level users.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6825?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mndpsingh287 File Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6825?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6825 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2023-6825 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-6825 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jxf2-w3fh-qg4v.