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CVE-2024-0761: file manager vulnerability
CVE-2024-0761: high vulnerability affecting file manager. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
- CVSS
- 8.1 HIGH
- EPSS
- 60.11%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- file manager
What is known
The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1 due to insufficient randomness in the backup filenames, which use a timestamp plus 4 random digits. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, to extract sensitive data including site backups in configurations where the .htaccess file in the directory does not block access.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-0761, a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.1) affecting file manager, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether file manager is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.