CVE-2023-4861: File Manager Pro < 1.8.1 - Admin+ Remote Code Execution

Severity: high (CVSS 7.2 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: yes
Published: 2023-10-16 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Affected products

ninjateam File Manager Pro – Filester: before 1.8.1 — fixed in 1.8.1

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: ninjateam File Manager Pro – Filester 1.8.1. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7fa03f00-25c7-4e40-8592-bb4001ce019d
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7fa03f00-25c7-4e40-8592-bb4001ce019d

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