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CVE-2023-7061: Advanced File Manager Shortcode <= 2.5.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload

• Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2024-07-10 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-434

Description

The Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access or above to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Affected products

• Advanced File Manager Shortcodes: through 2.5.3

References

• https://advancedfilemanager.com/product/file-manager-advanced-shortcode-wordpress/
• https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/26050f70-7a10-4df5-acd5-1c9e7613bf2c?source=cve
• https://advancedfilemanager.com/product/file-manager-advanced-shortcode-wordpress/
• https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/26050f70-7a10-4df5-acd5-1c9e7613bf2c?source=cve

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