Is CVE-2024-8918 actively exploited?

CVE-2024-8918 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-10-17.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-8918?

CVE-2024-8918 has a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2024-8918?

Patch guidance is available from filemanagerpro security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2024-8918.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-8918?

1 product: filemanagerpro file manager.

Fix CVE-2024-8918 - HIGH filemanagerpro file manager

Description

The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited JavaScript File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This is due to a lack of proper checks on allowed file types. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, with permissions granted by an administrator, to upload .css and .js files, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: high
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-434 · Unrestricted File Upload

Metadata

Primary Vendor: FILEMANAGERPRO
Published: 10/16/2024
Last Modified: 10/17/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2024-8918

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