CVE-2024-8126: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in saadiqbal Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution
The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the 'class_fma_connector.php' file in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an Administrator, to upload a new .htaccess file allowing them to subsequently upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is affected by an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) via the 'class_fma_connector.php' component in all versions up to 5.2.8. Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access and granted permissions can upload a .htaccess file, enabling subsequent arbitrary file uploads that may lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and low privileges required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with limited privileges but granted upload permissions to upload malicious files, including .htaccess, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site and its underlying server environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict upload permissions strictly to trusted users and consider disabling or limiting the use of the Advanced File Manager plugin. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-8126: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in saadiqbal Advanced File Manager – Ultimate File Manager for WordPress And Document Library Solution
Description
The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the 'class_fma_connector.php' file in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an Administrator, to upload a new .htaccess file allowing them to subsequently upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is affected by an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) via the 'class_fma_connector.php' component in all versions up to 5.2.8. Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access and granted permissions can upload a .htaccess file, enabling subsequent arbitrary file uploads that may lead to remote code execution on the server hosting the WordPress site. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, high attack complexity, and low privileges required.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user with limited privileges but granted upload permissions to upload malicious files, including .htaccess, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site and its underlying server environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict upload permissions strictly to trusted users and consider disabling or limiting the use of the Advanced File Manager plugin. Monitor for updates from the vendor or plugin author and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-23T18:23:32.345Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c22b7ef31ef0b56058c
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:46 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 3:09:02 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:12:42 AM
Views: 11
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