Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2023-3814

Advanced File Manager <= 5.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Arbitrary File and Folder Access

The Advanced File Managerplugin for WordPress is vulnerable to improper access control in versions up to, and including, 5.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to access the filesystem on multisite installations. This only affects multi-site installations.

Quick Answer

CVE-2023-3814 is a medium severity with CVSS 6.6 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution. It affects Versions up to 5.1 and is fixed in 5.1.1.

Published
Aug 14, 2023
Last Updated
Jul 10, 2024
Slug
file-manager-advanced
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 5.1.1, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2023-3814 is tracked for the Plugin Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution as medium severity with CVSS 6.6. The affected range is Versions up to 5.1. Update Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution to 5.1.1 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
5.1.1
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 5.1
Tracking ID
CVE-2023-3814
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
file-manager-advanced View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2023-3814
Patched Versions
5.1.1
Affected Versions
Versions up to 5.1
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