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CVE-2024-5598: The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.4 via the 'fma_local_file_system' function. This makes it po...

CVE-2024-5598 · published 2 years ago
Summary

The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.4 via the 'fma_local_file_system' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including backups or other sensitive inf...

What to do
  • Update advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager to version 5.2.5 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager < 5.2.5
cpe:2.3:a:advancedfilemanager:advanced_file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Original advisory text
The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.4 via the 'fma_local_file_system' function. This makes it po...
The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.4 via the 'fma_local_file_system' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including backups or other sensitive information if the files have been moved to the built-in Trash folder.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-922Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
Timeline
Published29 Jun 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-5598 · NVD
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