CVE-2018-25105

Filemanagerpro File Manager remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.81%

Published16 Oct 2024

Description

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in the /inc/root.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the server and upload arbitrary files that can be used for remote code execution.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Filemanagerpro File Manager≤ 3.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2018-25105 being actively exploited?

CVE-2018-25105 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.81%.

How severe is CVE-2018-25105?

CVE-2018-25105 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-25105?

Affected products include Filemanagerpro File Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25105?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.