Description

WordPress Plugin wp-FileManager is prone to an arbitrary file disclosure vulnerability because it fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to view local files in the context of the web server process, which may aid in launching further attacks. WordPress Plugin wp-FileManager version 1.3.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 1.4.0 or latest

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25440/

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/121637/WordPress-wp-FileManager-File-Download.html

http://secunia.com/advisories/53421/

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Severity

High

Classification

CWE-22 CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Tags

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