CVE-2024-0761: CWE-330 Use of Insufficiently Random Values in mndpsingh287 File Manager
The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1 due to insufficient randomness in the backup filenames, which use a timestamp plus 4 random digits. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, to extract sensitive data including site backups in configurations where the .htaccess file in the directory does not block access.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-0761 describes a vulnerability in the File Manager WordPress plugin where backup filenames are generated using a timestamp combined with only 4 random digits. This insufficient randomness (CWE-330) allows attackers to enumerate and access sensitive backup files if the directory permissions or .htaccess protections are misconfigured or absent. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 7.2.1 and can lead to exposure of sensitive site data without requiring authentication.
Potential Impact
An attacker can potentially retrieve sensitive backup files containing site data by guessing the backup filenames due to weak randomness. This leads to sensitive information exposure with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as indicated by the CVSS vector. Exploitation requires the absence or misconfiguration of .htaccess protections in the backup directory.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, ensure that the backup directory is properly protected by .htaccess or equivalent access controls to prevent unauthorized access to backup files. Avoid exposing backup files publicly and consider removing existing backups from web-accessible locations.
CVE-2024-0761: CWE-330 Use of Insufficiently Random Values in mndpsingh287 File Manager
Description
The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1 due to insufficient randomness in the backup filenames, which use a timestamp plus 4 random digits. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, to extract sensitive data including site backups in configurations where the .htaccess file in the directory does not block access.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-0761 describes a vulnerability in the File Manager WordPress plugin where backup filenames are generated using a timestamp combined with only 4 random digits. This insufficient randomness (CWE-330) allows attackers to enumerate and access sensitive backup files if the directory permissions or .htaccess protections are misconfigured or absent. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 7.2.1 and can lead to exposure of sensitive site data without requiring authentication.
Potential Impact
An attacker can potentially retrieve sensitive backup files containing site data by guessing the backup filenames due to weak randomness. This leads to sensitive information exposure with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact as indicated by the CVSS vector. Exploitation requires the absence or misconfiguration of .htaccess protections in the backup directory.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, ensure that the backup directory is properly protected by .htaccess or equivalent access controls to prevent unauthorized access to backup files. Avoid exposing backup files publicly and consider removing existing backups from web-accessible locations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-01-19T20:27:12.161Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6de4b7ef31ef0b5903be
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:16 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:55:38 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:32:13 PM
Views: 14
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