CVE-2018-19043
CVE-2018-19043 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Media File Manager Project Media File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Media File Manager Project Media File Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Media File Manager plugin 1.4.2 for WordPress allows arbitrary file renaming (specifying a "from" and "to" filename) via a ../ directory traversal in the dir parameter of an mrelocator_rename action to the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-19043?
- The Media File Manager plugin 1.4.2 for WordPress allows arbitrary file renaming (specifying a "from" and "to" filename) via a ../ directory traversal in the dir parameter of an mrelocator_rename action to the wp-admin/admin-ajax.php URI.
- How severe is CVE-2018-19043?
- CVE-2018-19043 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-19043 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-19043?
- CVE-2018-19043 affects Media File Manager Project Media File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-19043?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-19043 published?
- CVE-2018-19043 was published on 2019-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:media_file_manager_project:media_file_manager:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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- CVE-2018-19041 — Medium (CVSS 6.1): The Media File Manager plugin 1.4.2 for WordPress allows XSS via the dir parameter of an mrelocator_getdir action to…
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- CVE-2018-19040 — Medium (CVSS 5.3): The Media File Manager plugin 1.4.2 for WordPress allows directory listing via a ../ directory traversal in the dir…
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