CVE-2024-8746: The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary backup file downloads and uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode' ajax action in all

high Affects file-manager (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2024-10-16; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary backup file downloads and uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode' ajax action in all

Package: file-manager (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <8.3.10
Fixed in: 8.3.10
Severity: high CVSS 7.5
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (50.9th percentile)
Published: 2024-10-16
Source: nvd

References

CWE-434

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