CVE-2024-9669: The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the 'fm_locale' parameter. This makes it possible

high Affects filester (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the 'fm_locale' parameter. This makes it possible

Package
filester (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<1.8.6
Fixed in
1.8.6
Severity
high  CVSS 7.2
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (62.0th percentile)
Published
2024-11-28
Source
nvd

References

CWE-22
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