Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2023-7062

Advanced File Manager Shortcodes <= 2.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Directory Traversal

The Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.4. This makes it possible for attackers with contributor access or higher to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-7062 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Advanced File Manager Shortcodes. It affects Versions up to 2.4 and is fixed in 2.4.1.

Published
Jul 08, 2024
Last Updated
Jul 29, 2024
Slug
file-manager-advanced-shortcode
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.4.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-7062 is tracked for the Plugin Advanced File Manager Shortcodes as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 2.4. Update Advanced File Manager Shortcodes to 2.4.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.4.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.4
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-7062
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
file-manager-advanced-shortcode View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2023-7062
Patched Versions
2.4.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.4
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