CVE-2024-8918 File Manager Pro <= 8.3.9 - Unauthenticated Limited JavaScript File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload JavaScript files to trigger Stored Cross-Site Scripting, requiring administrator-granted permissions.
- 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-2024-8918?
CVE-2024-8918 is a high-severity vulnerability in File Manager Pro, published on 16 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited JavaScript File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This is due to a lack of proper checks on allowed file types. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, with permissions granted by an administrator, to upload .css and .js files, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-8918?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Filemanagerpro File Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8918?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8918 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-8918 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-8918 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in File Manager Pro
- CVE-2020-25213 WordPress File Manager Plugin Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2018-25105 File Manager <= 3.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload/Download
- CVE-2024-8507 File Manager Pro <= 8.3.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload
- CVE-2024-1538 File Manager <= 7.2.4 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Local JS File Inclusion
- CVE-2023-6846 File Manager Pro <= 8.3.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fmq2-wx5c-p3mg.