Vulnerability Report
Plugin Low Patch path listed CVE-2023-5907

File Manager <= 6.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary OS File Access via Path Traversal

The File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager Plugin for WordPress | Bit File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 6.2 via the Root Folder Path setting. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server (past the root WordPress instance), which can contain sensitive information.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-5907 is a low severity with CVSS 2.2 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin File Manager. It affects Versions up to 6.2 and is fixed in 6.3.

Published
Nov 20, 2023
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
file-manager
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 6.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-5907 is tracked for the Plugin File Manager as low severity with CVSS 2.2. The affected range is Versions up to 6.2. Update File Manager to 6.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
6.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 6.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-5907
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
file-manager View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2023-5907
Patched Versions
6.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 6.2
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