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CVE-2023-7062

Advanced File Manager Shortcodes WordPress plugin path traversal

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.72%
  1. Published10 Jul 2024

Description

The Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.4. This makes it possible for attackers with contributor access or higher to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

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

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-7062 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-7062 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.72%.

How severe is CVE-2023-7062?

CVE-2023-7062 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2023-7062?

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.