Frontend File Manager Plugin up to 18.2 on WordPress wpfm_file_meta_update authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Frontend File Manager Plugin up to 18.2 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects the function wpfm_file_meta_update. This manipulation causes authorization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-4356. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Frontend File Manager Plugin up to 18.2 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). Affected by this vulnerability is the function wpfm_file_meta_update. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Frontend File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in versions up to, and including, 18.2. This is due to lacking authentication protections, capability checks, and sanitization, all on the wpfm_file_meta_update AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files on the site, potentially leading to site takeover.

The weakness was shared 06/07/2023. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-4356 since 06/06/2023. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/05/2023).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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CNA Base Score: 9.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

06/06/2023 🔍
06/07/2023 +1 days 🔍
06/07/2023 +0 days 🔍
07/05/2023 +28 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2021-4356 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-4356
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-230959

Entryinfo

Created: 06/07/2023 08:04
Updated: 07/05/2023 14:40
Changes: 06/07/2023 08:04 (48), 07/05/2023 14:40 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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