File Manager Pro Plugin up to 1.8.5 on WordPress JavaScript File file inclusion

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A vulnerability has been found in File Manager Pro Plugin up to 1.8.5 on WordPress and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component JavaScript File Handler. The manipulation leads to file inclusion. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-9669. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in File Manager Pro Plugin up to 1.8.5 on WordPress. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the component JavaScript File Handler. 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 File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the 'fm_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 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. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 1.8.5.

The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2024-9669 since 10/08/2024. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/23/2026).

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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• 1.8.0
• 1.8.1
• 1.8.2
• 1.8.3
• 1.8.4
• 1.8.5

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