CVE-2023-2068: File Manager Advanced Shortcode <= 2.3.2 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution through shortcode

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 39.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2023-06-27 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

The File Manager Advanced Shortcode WordPress plugin through 2.3.2 does not adequately prevent uploading files with disallowed MIME types when using the shortcode. This leads to RCE in cases where the allowed MIME type list does not include PHP files. In the worst case, this is available to unauthenticated users.

Affected products

Advanced File Manager Shortcodes: through 2.3.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173735/WordPress-File-Manager-Advanced-Shortcode-2.3.2-Remote-Code-Execution.html
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/58f72953-56d2-4d86-a49b-311b5fc58056
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173735/WordPress-File-Manager-Advanced-Shortcode-2.3.2-Remote-Code-Execution.html
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/58f72953-56d2-4d86-a49b-311b5fc58056

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