File Manager Pro Plugin up to 8.3.9 on WordPress Shortcode mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode unrestricted upload

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A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in File Manager Pro Plugin up to 8.3.9 on WordPress. Affected by this issue is the function mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode of the component Shortcode Handler. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-8746. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in File Manager Pro Plugin up to 8.3.9 on WordPress. This affects the function mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was released by Tang Cheuk Hei. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-8746 since 09/12/2024. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. 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 10/16/2024). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1608.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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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• WordPress Plugin

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• File Manager Pro Plugin

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• 8.3.0
• 8.3.1
• 8.3.2
• 8.3.3
• 8.3.4
• 8.3.5
• 8.3.6
• 8.3.7
• 8.3.8
• 8.3.9

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