PT-2024-36632 · WordPress · Advanced File Manager

Emad · Published 2024-06-29 · Updated 2024-08-01 · CVE-2024-5598

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 5.2.4

Description The issue allows unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data, including backups or other sensitive information, if the files have been moved to the built-in Trash folder. This is possible via the fma local file system function.

Recommendations For versions up to, and including, 5.2.4, consider disabling the fma local file system function until a patch is available to prevent sensitive information exposure. Restrict access to the built-in Trash folder to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-922

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-5598

Affected Products

Advanced File Manager

References · 7

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-5598 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5598 · Security Note
• https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3107587 · Patch
• https://t.me/cvenotify/84839 · Telegram Post
• https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-manager-advanced/trunk/application/class_fma_connector.php#L13 · Note
• https://wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9d4ff5ed-8857-46b8-942b-ac0f47880a95?source=cve · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/88268 · Telegram Post