CVE-2024-1538

HIGH
Published Mar 21, 20242y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
8.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Mar 21, 2024 2y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the wp_file_manager page that includes files through the 'lang' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include local JavaScript files that can be leveraged to achieve RCE via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This issue was partially patched in version 7.2.4, and fully patched in 7.2.5.

CVSS Details

Base Score
8.8
Exploitability
2.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Authentication

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
filemanagerprofile_manager* <7.2.5

References 2

  • plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3051451/wp-file-manager
    Patch
  • wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/57cc15a6-2cf5-481f-bb81-ada48aa74009?source=cve
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation