CVE-2024-8126 Advanced File Manager <= 5.2.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload

High 7.5 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can upload malicious files to achieve remote code execution on WordPress sites using the Advanced File Manager 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-2024-8126?

CVE-2024-8126 is a high-severity vulnerability in saadiqbal Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution, published on 26 Sep 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the 'class_fma_connector.php' file in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.8. 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.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8126?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8126?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8126 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-8126 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8126 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8xpj-q2fc-j9j4.

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