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CVE-2024-8746: File Manager Pro <= 8.3.9 - Unauthenticated Backup File Download and Upload

• Severity: high (CVSS 8.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.6% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2024-10-16 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-434

Description

The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary backup file downloads and uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode' ajax action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, if granted access to the File Manager by an administrator, to download and upload arbitrary backup files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Affected products

• File Manager Pro: before 8.3.10 — fixed in 8.3.10

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: File Manager Pro 8.3.10. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://filemanagerpro.io/
• https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/88f1eb9a-f3bb-4b62-975f-a6cb95850966?source=cve

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