CVE-2025-47688: WordPress Advanced File Manager plugin <= 5.3.1 - Broken Access Control to Notice Dismissal vulnerability

Published May 7, 2025
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Saad Iqbal Advanced File Manager file-manager-advanced allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Advanced File Manager: from n/a through <= 5.3.1.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Saad Iqbal Advanced File Manager>=n/a, <=5.3.1
WordPress Advanced File Manager<=5.3.1
Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager Wordpress<5.3.2

Event History

May 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-47688?

CVE-2025-47688 has been rated with a high severity due to missing authorization allowing unauthorized access to sensitive features.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-47688?

To fix CVE-2025-47688, you should update the Saad Iqbal Advanced File Manager to version 5.3.2 or newer, where the issue is addressed.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2025-47688?

CVE-2025-47688 affects versions of Saad Iqbal Advanced File Manager from n/a up to 5.3.1.

4

Can CVE-2025-47688 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-47688 can be exploited remotely due to misconfigured access controls that allow unauthorized file management access.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-47688?

The impacts of CVE-2025-47688 include unauthorized file access and management, which can lead to data leakage or integrity breaches.

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