How severe is CVE-2020-24312?

CVE-2020-24312 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-24312 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24312?

CVE-2020-24312 affects Filemanagerpro File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24312?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-24312 published?

CVE-2020-24312 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24312

CVE-2020-24312 is a high-severity vulnerability in Filemanagerpro File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Filemanagerpro File Manager
Published: 2020-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

mndpsingh287 WP File Manager v6.4 and lower fails to restrict external access to the fm_backups directory with a .htaccess file. This results in the ability for unauthenticated users to browse and download any site backups, which sometimes include full database backups, that the plugin has taken.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24312?: mndpsingh287 WP File Manager v6.4 and lower fails to restrict external access to the fm_backups directory with a .htaccess file. This results in the ability for unauthenticated users to browse and download any site backups, which sometimes include full database backups, that the plugin has taken.
How severe is CVE-2020-24312?: CVE-2020-24312 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-24312 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24312?: CVE-2020-24312 affects Filemanagerpro File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24312?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-24312 published?: CVE-2020-24312 was published on 2020-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://zeroaptitude.com/zerodetail/wordpress-plugin-bug-hunting-part-1/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:filemanagerpro:file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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