CVE-2024-2654: file manager Path Traversal — Fix

Description

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.5 via the fm_download_backup function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary zip files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-35 CWE-35

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
filemanagerpro	file_manager	< 7.2.6

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3062387/wp-file-manager/trunk?contextall=1&old=3051451&old_path=%2Fwp-file-manager%2Ftrunk https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3062387/wp-file-manager/trunk?contextall=1&old=3051451&old_path=%2Fwp-file-manager%2Ftrunk

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-file-manager/trunk/file_folder_manager.php#L1353 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ca98fbc6-8cfa-4997-8a46-344afb75a97e?source=cve https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-file-manager/trunk/file_folder_manager.php#L1353 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ca98fbc6-8cfa-4997-8a46-344afb75a97e?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2654? +

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.5 via the fm_download_backup function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary zip files on the server, which can contain sensitive information. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-2654? +

CVE-2024-2654 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.8 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2654? +

CVE-2024-2654 affects products from filemanagerpro, specifically: file_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2654? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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