CVE-2023-2068File Manager Advanced Shortcode Code Injection
The File Manager Advanced Shortcode WordPress plugin through 2.3.2 does not adequately prevent uploading files with disallowed MIME types when using the shortcode.
Published Jun 27, 2023 · Updated Feb 13, 2025 · Also known as WORDFENCE-ea40d06e-672c-42db-9378-d382de5838d4, ea40d06e-672c-42db-9378-d382de5838d4
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-2068 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting File Manager Advanced Shortcode (Advancedfilemanager).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including File Manager Advanced Shortcode <=2.3.2, File Manager Advanced Shortcode 2.4, File Manager Advanced Shortcode 2.3.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
40%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
60/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
The File Manager Advanced Shortcode WordPress plugin through 2.3.2 does not adequately prevent uploading files with disallowed MIME types when using the shortcode. This leads to RCE in cases where the allowed MIME type list does not include PHP files. In the worst case, this is available to unauthenticated users.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| File Manager Advanced ShortcodeAdvancedfilemanager | See advisory | 2.3.2 |
Patched Releases
File Manager Advanced Shortcode
<=2.3.2, 2.4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 27, 2023
Last updated
Feb 13, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisorywordfence.com · ea40d06e-672c-42db-9378-d382de5838d4
- advisorywordfence.com · ea40d06e-672c-42db-9378-d382de5838d4
- exploitpacketstormsecurity.com · WordPress-File-Manager-Advanced-Shortcode-2.3.2…
- exploitMSF wp_plugin_fma_shortcode_unauth_rce.rb
- exploitwpscan.com · 58f72953-56d2-4d86-a49b-311b5fc58056
FAQ
Common Questions.
The File Manager Advanced Shortcode WordPress plugin through 2.3.2 does not adequately prevent uploading files with disallowed MIME types when using the shortcode.
Affected: File Manager Advanced Shortcode (Advancedfilemanager). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including File Manager Advanced Shortcode <=2.3.2, File Manager Advanced Shortcode 2.4, File Manager Advanced Shortcode 2.3.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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