CVE-2024-13914: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in WP Experts File Manager Advanced Shortcode
The File Manager Advanced Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.4 (file-manager-advanced-shortcode) and 2.5.6 (advanced-file-manager-pro-premium), via the 'file_manager_advanced' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary JavaScript files on the server. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. Sites currently using 2.5.4 (file-manager-advanced-shortcode) should be updated to 2.6.0 (advanced-file-manager-pro-premium).
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The File Manager Advanced Shortcode plugin for WordPress suffers from a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that enables Local File Inclusion (LFI) through the 'file_manager_advanced' shortcode. Authenticated users with Administrator privileges can exploit this flaw to include arbitrary JavaScript files, potentially leading to access control bypass, sensitive data disclosure, and remote code execution. The issue affects all versions up to 2.5.4 (file-manager-advanced-shortcode) and 2.5.6 (advanced-file-manager-pro-premium).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires administrator-level access and allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript on the server, which can bypass access controls, expose sensitive information, and achieve code execution. This elevates the risk of full site compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available by updating the plugin to version 2.6.0 (advanced-file-manager-pro-premium). Site administrators should promptly apply this update to remediate the vulnerability.
CVE-2024-13914: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in WP Experts File Manager Advanced Shortcode
Description
The File Manager Advanced Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.4 (file-manager-advanced-shortcode) and 2.5.6 (advanced-file-manager-pro-premium), via the 'file_manager_advanced' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary JavaScript files on the server. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. Sites currently using 2.5.4 (file-manager-advanced-shortcode) should be updated to 2.6.0 (advanced-file-manager-pro-premium).
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The File Manager Advanced Shortcode plugin for WordPress suffers from a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that enables Local File Inclusion (LFI) through the 'file_manager_advanced' shortcode. Authenticated users with Administrator privileges can exploit this flaw to include arbitrary JavaScript files, potentially leading to access control bypass, sensitive data disclosure, and remote code execution. The issue affects all versions up to 2.5.4 (file-manager-advanced-shortcode) and 2.5.6 (advanced-file-manager-pro-premium).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires administrator-level access and allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript on the server, which can bypass access controls, expose sensitive information, and achieve code execution. This elevates the risk of full site compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available by updating the plugin to version 2.6.0 (advanced-file-manager-pro-premium). Site administrators should promptly apply this update to remediate the vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-03-01T00:07:02.857Z
- Cisa Enriched
- true
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 682cd0fb1484d88663aec5bf
Added to database: 5/20/2025, 6:59:07 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:38:19 PM
Last updated: 5/8/2026, 4:19:50 PM
Views: 84
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