CVE-2024-8746

File Manager Pro <= 8.3.9 - Unauthenticated Backup File Download and Upload

Published Oct 16, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary backup file downloads and uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode' ajax action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, if granted access to the File Manager by an administrator, to download and upload arbitrary backup files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-49391 The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary backup file downloads and uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode' ajax action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, if granted access to the File Manager by an administrator, to download and upload arbitrary backup files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Filemanagerpro file Manager
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:filemanagerpro:file_manager:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*
Vendors & Products Filemanagerpro file Manager
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Filemanagerpro
Filemanagerpro file Manager Pro
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:filemanagerpro:file_manager_pro:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendors & Products Filemanagerpro
Filemanagerpro file Manager Pro
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary backup file downloads and uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode' ajax action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, if granted access to the File Manager by an administrator, to download and upload arbitrary backup files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Title File Manager Pro <= 8.3.9 - Unauthenticated Backup File Download and Upload
Weaknesses CWE-434
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 5:05 PM
Reserved
Sep 12, 2024, 1:57 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Oct 16, 2024, 7:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:23 AM