CVE-2024-13914
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated WordPress administrators to perform Local File Inclusion attacks via the File Manager Advanced Shortcode plugin. Attackers can include and execute arbitrary JavaScript files, potentially leading to data theft, access control bypass, or code execution. All WordPress sites using vulnerable plugin versions are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- File Manager Advanced Shortcode WordPress plugin
- Advanced File Manager Pro Premium WordPress plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through arbitrary code execution, data exfiltration, and complete site takeover.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive files, privilege escalation, and injection of malicious scripts into web pages.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper file upload restrictions and server hardening are implemented.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires authenticated administrator access but is straightforward once access is obtained
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.6.0 (advanced-file-manager-pro-premium)
Vendor Advisory: https://advancedfilemanager.com/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins. 3. Update File Manager Advanced Shortcode to version 2.6.0 or higher. 4. Verify plugin is active and functioning.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the File Manager Advanced Shortcode plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate file-manager-advanced-shortcode
Restrict file uploads
linuxConfigure web server to block execution of uploaded JavaScript files
Add 'AddType application/x-httpd-php .js' to .htaccess for Apache
Add 'location ~ \.js$ { deny all; }' to nginx config
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove administrator access from untrusted users
- Implement web application firewall rules to block local file inclusion attempts
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins for File Manager Advanced Shortcode version 2.5.4 or lower, or Advanced File Manager Pro Premium version 2.5.6 or lowerCheck Version:
wp plugin get file-manager-advanced-shortcode --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 2.6.0 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file inclusion requests in web server logs
- Administrator accounts accessing unexpected JavaScript files
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion parameters to plugin endpoints
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*file_manager_advanced*" OR uri="*wp-content/plugins/file-manager-advanced-shortcode*") AND (query="*include*" OR query="*file=*")