The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.4 via the 'fma_local_file_system' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including backups or other sensitive information if the files have been moved to the built-in Trash folder.
CVE-2024-5598 is a high severity with CVSS 7.5 Sensitive Information Exposure issue affecting the Plugin Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution. It affects Versions up to 5.2.4 and is fixed in 5.2.5.
CVE-2024-5598 is tracked for the Plugin Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution as high severity with CVSS 7.5. The affected range is Versions up to 5.2.4. Update Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution to 5.2.5 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
file-manager-advanced
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2024-5598 |
| Patched Versions |
5.2.5
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 5.2.4
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These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.
Advanced File Manager 5.2.12 - 5.2.13 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Advanced File Manager <= 5.2.10 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Advanced File Manager <= 5.2.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Upload
Advanced File Manager <= 5.2.8 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Local JavaScript File Inclusion via fma_locale
Advanced File Manager <= 5.2.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited File Upload
Advanced File Manager <= 5.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File and Folder Access
Multiple elFinder Plugins <= (Various Versions) - Directory Traversal to Arbitrary File Deletion
Advanced File Manager <= 5.2.14 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload
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