Advanced File Manager Shortcode <= 2.5.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload
Priority MEDIUM 42CWE-434Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-434.
Summary
The Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access or above to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00831 57th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced File Manager | Advanced File Manager Shortcodes | up to 2.5.3 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Advanced File Manager Shortcodes VendorAdvanced File Manager Affected up to 2.5.3 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:advancedfilemanager:file_manager_advanced_shortcode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | up to 2.5.3 | Vulnerable | Advanced File Manager |
- cpe:2.3:a:advancedfilemanager:file_manager_advanced_shortcode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* Versions up to 2.5.3 Vulnerable ·Advanced File Manager
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-7061
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-8p7c-2mvg-g9v9
References
More Advanced File Manager File Manager Advanced Shortcode vulnerabilities
- TI-2023-01945 File Manager Advanced Shortcode <= 2.3.2 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution through shortcode CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2023-7061 · CVE Program
- CVE-2023-7061 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-8p7c-2mvg-g9v9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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