Advanced File Manager Plugin up to 5.2.8 on WordPress fma_locale file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Advanced File Manager Plugin up to 5.2.8 on WordPress. This affects the function fma_locale. The manipulation leads to file inclusion. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-8704. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Advanced File Manager Plugin up to 5.2.8 on WordPress and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function fma_locale. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. The impact remains unknown. The summary by CVE is:

The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.8 via the 'fma_locale' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-8704 since 09/11/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The exploitation requires an enhanced level of successful authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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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Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Remote: Yes

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10/01/2024 +5 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-8704 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-8704
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-278555

Entryinfo

Created: 09/26/2024 10:54
Updated: 10/01/2024 17:32
Changes: 09/26/2024 10:54 (51), 10/01/2024 17:32 (13)
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Cache ID: 216:C94:103

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