Frontend File Manager Plugin up to 23.4 on WordPress path file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Frontend File Manager Plugin up to 23.4 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation of the argument path can lead to file inclusion. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-14804. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Frontend File Manager Plugin up to 23.4 on WordPress. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument path with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin before 23.5 did not validate a path parameter and ownership of the file, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscribers to delete arbitrary files on the server

The weakness was published by Gregory Allegoet and Bakir Tučić. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-14804 since 12/16/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 23.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Frontend File Manager Plugin 23.5

Timelineinfo

12/16/2025 CVE reserved
01/07/2026 +22 days Advisory disclosed
01/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Researcher: Gregory Allegoet, Bakir Tučić
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-14804 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-14804
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-339760

Entryinfo

Created: 01/07/2026 07:27
Changes: 01/07/2026 07:27 (56)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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