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CVE-2023-4861: The File Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 allows admin users to upload arbitrary files, even in environments where such a user should not be able to gain full control of the server, such a...

CVE-2023-4861 · published 3 years ago
Summary

The File Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 allows admin users to upload arbitrary files, even in environments where such a user should not be able to gain full control of the server, such as a multisite installation. This leads to remote code execution.

What to do
  • Update ninjateam filester to version 1.8.1 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ninjateam filester < 1.8.1
cpe:2.3:a:ninjateam:filester:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The File Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 allows admin users to upload arbitrary files, even in environments where such a user should not be able to gain full control of the server, such a...
The File Manager Pro WordPress plugin before 1.8.1 allows admin users to upload arbitrary files, even in environments where such a user should not be able to gain full control of the server, such as a multisite installation. This leads to remote code execution.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.2 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published16 Oct 2023
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2023-4861 · NVD
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