WordPress · File Manager · CVE-2024-1538
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
File Manager plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 7.2.4
**Description**
The issue is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the wp file manager page that includes files through the `lang` parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include local JavaScript files that can be leveraged to achieve remote code execution (RCE) via a forged request, granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Over 1 million sites are potentially exposed to this risk.
**Recommendations**
For versions up to, and including, 7.2.4, update to version 7.2.5 to fully patch the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the wp file manager page and avoiding the use of the `lang` parameter until the issue is resolved.