CVE-2023-5907

MediumCVSS 6.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

Description

The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.3 does not restrict the file managers root directory, allowing an administrator to set a root outside of the WordPress root directory, giving access to system files and directories even in a multisite setup, where site administrators should not be allowed to modify the sites files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-552

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unknown	File Manager	< 6.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f250226f-4a05-4d75-93c4-5444a4ce919eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f250226f-4a05-4d75-93c4-5444a4ce919eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2023
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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