Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2022-3126

Frontend File Manager Plugin <= 21.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to File Upload

The "Frontend File Manager Plugin" plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 21.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the wpfm_upload_file function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files on behalf of other users, via forged request granted they can trick such a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Quick Answer

CVE-2022-3126 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 File Upload issue affecting the Plugin Frontend File Manager Plugin. It affects Versions up to 21.2 and is fixed in 21.3.

Published
Sep 26, 2022
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
nmedia-user-file-uploader
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Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 21.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2022-3126 is tracked for the Plugin Frontend File Manager Plugin as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 21.2. Update Frontend File Manager Plugin to 21.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
File Upload
Primary Fixed Version
21.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 21.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2022-3126
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Identifier strength
CVE-2022-3126

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Version evidence
Versions up to 21.2

Affected version data gives operators a concrete comparison point against installed WordPress software.

Patch evidence
21.3

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Source coverage
1 reference

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Verification Checklist

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Step 1

Inventory the installed Plugin package and compare its version with Versions up to 21.2.

Step 2

Confirm Frontend File Manager Plugin is updated to 21.3 or newer.

Step 3

Review references and CVSS vector details for exploitability, authentication requirements, and exposure path.

Step 4

After patching, re-run vulnerability monitoring and keep the related plugin or theme hub under review for follow-up CVEs.

Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
nmedia-user-file-uploader View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2022-3126
Patched Versions
21.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 21.2
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