Advanced File Manager WordPress: security vulnerability
Advanced File Manager WordPress
Security vulnerability in the Advanced File Manager WordPress component. Threat level: High (CVSS 8.5).
Who is affected
This vulnerability affects: Advanced File Manager WordPress. If you use this component on your site, check the version and update it as soon as possible.
How dangerous
Rating: High, CVSS 8.5 out of 10. It is worth acting before the flaw is exploited.
What this flaw is
This is a security vulnerability in one of the site components. Full technical details are described in the source NVD entry, linked below.
Even seemingly lower-priority flaws are often chained into attacks, so it is not worth delaying the update of the vulnerable component.
Score breakdown (CVSS vector)
What the CVSS 8.5 rating means in practice:
- The attack can be carried out remotely, over the internet.
- Requires an ordinary, low-privileged account.
- Requires no action from the victim.
- The impact may reach beyond the vulnerable component itself.
- At risk: data confidentiality, integrity (data can be altered), site availability.
What to do
- Update the vulnerable component (Advanced File Manager WordPress) to the latest version.
- If a patch is not out yet, temporarily disable the vulnerable element.
- Check whether the site has already been attacked: unusual files, new administrator accounts, redirects.
- Make a backup before you start making changes.
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