The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient permission controls on file uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrative-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. This may only be an issue on multi-site installations where users shouldn't have access to upload files.
CVE-2023-4861 is a high severity with CVSS 7.2 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Plugin File Manager Pro – Filester. It affects Versions up to 1.8 and is fixed in 1.8.1.
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CVE-2023-4861 is tracked for the Plugin File Manager Pro – Filester as high severity with CVSS 7.2. The affected range is Versions up to 1.8. Update File Manager Pro – Filester to 1.8.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
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| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
filester
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2023-4861 |
| Patched Versions |
1.8.1
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 1.8
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File Manager Pro – Filester - <= 1.7.6 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Rename
File Manager Pro – Filester <= 1.8.6- Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
File Manager Pro – Filester <= 1.8.2 - Authenticated Plugin Settings Update
File Manager Pro – Filester <= 1.8.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File Upload
File Manager Pro – Filester <= 1.8.5 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Local JavaScript File Inclusion
File Manager Pro <= 1.8.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
File Manager Pro <= 1.8 - Authenticated (Admin+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
File Manager Pro – Filester <= 1.8.6 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Filebird Plugin Installation
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