CVE-2023-7062 Advanced File Manager Shortcodes <= 2.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Directory Traversal
Authenticated contributors can read arbitrary files on the server via directory traversal in the Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin.
- 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-2023-7062?
CVE-2023-7062 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Advanced File Manager Shortcodes, published on 10 Jul 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.4. This makes it possible for attackers with contributor access or higher to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Weakness: CWE-538
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-7062?
How do I fix CVE-2023-7062?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-7062 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-2023-7062 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-7062 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fqxh-xw44-6m6r.