CVE-2024-8725 describes a Limited File Upload vulnerability affecting multiple WordPress plugins and themes, specifically requiring the Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin to be installed. Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access or higher, and administrator-granted permissions, can upload .css and .js files to arbitrary directories within the WordPress root, potentially leading to Stored Cross-Site Scripting. With a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM), this vulnerability has a network attack vector and low attack complexity, but requires user interaction. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 5.2.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:advancedfilemanager:advanced_file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.