Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2022-3125

Frontend File Manager <= 21.2 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload

The Frontend File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads in versions up to, and including, 21.2. The vulnerability makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server and change their file extensions which may make remote code execution possible.

Quick Answer

CVE-2022-3125 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin Frontend File Manager Plugin. It affects Versions up to 21.2 and is fixed in 21.3.

Published
Sep 07, 2022
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
nmedia-user-file-uploader
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 21.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2022-3125 is tracked for the Plugin Frontend File Manager Plugin as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 21.2. Update Frontend File Manager Plugin to 21.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
21.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 21.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2022-3125
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
nmedia-user-file-uploader View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2022-3125
Patched Versions
21.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 21.2
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