CVE-2024-0761: file manager — Fix

Description

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1 due to insufficient randomness in the backup filenames, which use a timestamp plus 4 random digits. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, to extract sensitive data including site backups in configurations where the .htaccess file in the directory does not block access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-330 CWE-330

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
filemanagerpro	file_manager	< 7.2.1

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3023403/wp-file-manager/trunk/file_folder_manager.php?old=2984933&old_path=wp-file-manager%2Ftrunk%2Ffile_folder_manager.php https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3023403/wp-file-manager/trunk/file_folder_manager.php?old=2984933&old_path=wp-file-manager%2Ftrunk%2Ffile_folder_manager.php

Other References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-manager/ https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1928f8e4-8bbe-4a3f-8284-aa12ca2f5176?source=cve https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-manager/ https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1928f8e4-8bbe-4a3f-8284-aa12ca2f5176?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-0761? +

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1 due to insufficient randomness in the backup filenames, which use a timestamp plus 4 random digits. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, to extract sensitive data including site backups in configurations where the .htaccess file in the directory does not block access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-0761? +

CVE-2024-0761 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0761? +

CVE-2024-0761 affects products from filemanagerpro, specifically: file_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-0761? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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