Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin used to expose file-manager functionality can let logged-in users with Contributor access upload arbitrary files. On an affected site, that could lead to full site compromise if uploaded files can execute on the server.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for WordPress estates with many content users. It can turn a low-privileged account into possible server compromise, but evidence of active exploitation is not provided.
Technical view
CVE-2023-7061 is a CWE-434 arbitrary file upload in Advanced File Manager Shortcodes for WordPress through version 2.5.3. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8. Attackers need authenticated Contributor-level access or higher; successful abuse may enable remote code execution.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Advanced File Manager Shortcodes version 2.5.3 or earlier, especially where untrusted users hold Contributor or higher roles.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Risk remains significant because low-privileged authenticated users may upload arbitrary files and possibly execute code.
Researcher notes
The bundle identifies authenticated arbitrary file upload and possible RCE but does not include exploit telemetry, vulnerable code paths, or a named patched version. Avoid assuming unauthenticated exposure without further vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Advanced File Manager Shortcodes installations.
- Check installed plugin versions and flag version 2.5.3 or earlier.
- Follow vendor or Wordfence guidance for fixed versions or removal.
- Disable or remove the plugin where immediate remediation is unclear.
- Review Contributor and higher WordPress accounts for unnecessary access.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact plugin version from WordPress administration or asset inventory.
- Review user accounts with Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator roles.
- Check web server logs for unusual upload activity by authenticated users.
- Inspect recent filesystem changes in WordPress upload and plugin-accessible directories.
Public sources used
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CWE-434: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
The CVE wording references file access or upload behavior, so file telemetry and web shell review may help. This is a Glexia inferred lookup path, not an official MITRE, ATT&CK, or CVE Program mapping.
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
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CWE details
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.