CVE-2018-16967: XSS

Published Apr 15, 2019
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Updated

There is an XSS vulnerability in the mndpsingh287 File Manager plugin 3.0 for WordPress via the page=wpfilemanagerroot publicpath parameter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Webdesi9 File Manager Wordpress=3.0
Filemanagerpro File Manager Wordpress=3.0

Event History

Apr 15, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability severity of CVE-2018-16967?

The vulnerability has a severity of medium.

2

How does the CVE-2018-16967 vulnerability affect the mndpsingh287 File Manager plugin for WordPress?

The vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the page=wp_file_manager_root public_path parameter.

3

Which version of the mndpsingh287 File Manager plugin for WordPress is affected by CVE-2018-16967?

The vulnerability affects version 3.0 of the mndpsingh287 File Manager plugin for WordPress.

4

Is there a patch available to fix CVE-2018-16967?

Yes, a patch is available to fix the vulnerability. Please refer to the official plugin documentation or contact the plugin developer for the patch.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16967?

You can find more information about the vulnerability in the references provided: [reference 1](https://ansawaf.blogspot.com/2019/04/file-manager-plugin-wordpress-plugin.html), [reference 2](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-manager/#developers), [reference 3](https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9614).

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