How severe is CVE-2021-4344?

CVE-2021-4344 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-4344 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-4344?

CVE-2021-4344 affects Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4344?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-4344 published?

CVE-2021-4344 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-4344

CVE-2021-4344 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin
Published: 2023-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Frontend File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 18.2. This is due to lacking mishandling the use of user IDs that is accessible by the visitor. This makes it possible for unauthenticated or authenticated attackers to access the information and privileges of other users, including 'guest users', in their own category (authenticated, or unauthenticated guests).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4344?: The Frontend File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 18.2. This is due to lacking mishandling the use of user IDs that is accessible by the visitor. This makes it possible for unauthenticated or authenticated attackers to access the information and privileges of other users, including 'guest users', in their own category (authenticated, or unauthenticated guests).
How severe is CVE-2021-4344?: CVE-2021-4344 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-4344 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-4344?: CVE-2021-4344 affects Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4344?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-4344 published?: CVE-2021-4344 was published on 2023-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:najeebmedia:frontend_file_manager_plugin:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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