7.5
CWE
552
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-24312

First published: Wed Aug 26 2020(Updated: )

mndpsingh287 WP File Manager v6.4 and lower fails to restrict external access to the fm_backups directory with a .htaccess file. This results in the ability for unauthenticated users to browse and download any site backups, which sometimes include full database backups, that the plugin has taken.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Webdesi9 File Manager<=6.4
<=6.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-24312.

  • What is the title of the vulnerability?

    The title of the vulnerability is 'mndpsingh287 WP File Manager v6.4 and lower fails to restrict external access to the fm_backups directory.'

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-24312?

    The severity of CVE-2020-24312 is high.

  • How does CVE-2020-24312 affect the software?

    CVE-2020-24312 affects the Webdesi9 File Manager plugin v6.4 and lower for WordPress.

  • What can unauthenticated users do due to CVE-2020-24312?

    Unauthenticated users can browse and download any site backups, including full database backups, that the plugin has taken.

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