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Plain-English summary
This issue affects the Advanced File Manager Shortcodes WordPress plugin through version 2.4. A logged-in user with Contributor-level access or higher could read sensitive server files outside the intended file area. That can expose credentials, configuration, or private site data.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority where the plugin is installed. The main business risk is sensitive file disclosure, including credentials or configuration data, from a relatively low-privileged WordPress account.
Technical view
The vulnerability is an authenticated directory traversal flaw in Advanced File Manager Shortcodes <= 2.4. The source bundle states Contributor+ attackers can read arbitrary server-side files. CVSS 3.1 is 8.8, with low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Advanced File Manager Shortcodes version 2.4 or earlier, especially sites with untrusted or numerous Contributor, Author, Editor, or Administrator accounts.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, and no cited source states active exploitation. Exploitation requires authenticated Contributor-level access or higher; no user interaction is indicated by the CVSS vector.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports authenticated arbitrary file read via directory traversal in the named plugin through 2.4. The provided sources do not name a patched version, active exploitation, or detailed exploit conditions beyond Contributor+ access.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for Advanced File Manager Shortcodes and confirm installed versions.
- Update, disable, or remove affected plugin versions according to vendor guidance.
- Restrict Contributor-level and higher accounts to trusted users only.
- Review potentially exposed secrets and rotate them if file access is suspected.
- Monitor Wordfence and vendor advisories for fixed-version guidance.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Advanced File Manager Shortcodes is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether any installed version is 2.4 or earlier.
- Review WordPress users with Contributor-level access or higher.
- Check application and security logs for suspicious file access activity.
- Confirm the plugin is updated, disabled, or removed after remediation.
Public sources used
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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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Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.