How severe is CVE-2023-2068?

CVE-2023-2068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-2068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-2068?

CVE-2023-2068 affects Advancedfilemanager File Manager Advanced Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-2068?

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

When was CVE-2023-2068 published?

CVE-2023-2068 was published on 2023-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-2068

CVE-2023-2068 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Advancedfilemanager File Manager Advanced Shortcode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Advancedfilemanager File Manager Advanced Shortcode
Published: 2023-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The File Manager Advanced Shortcode WordPress plugin through 2.3.2 does not adequately prevent uploading files with disallowed MIME types when using the shortcode. This leads to RCE in cases where the allowed MIME type list does not include PHP files. In the worst case, this is available to unauthenticated users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-2068?: The File Manager Advanced Shortcode WordPress plugin through 2.3.2 does not adequately prevent uploading files with disallowed MIME types when using the shortcode. This leads to RCE in cases where the allowed MIME type list does not include PHP files. In the worst case, this is available to unauthenticated users.
How severe is CVE-2023-2068?: CVE-2023-2068 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-2068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-2068?: CVE-2023-2068 affects Advancedfilemanager File Manager Advanced Shortcode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2068?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-2068 published?: CVE-2023-2068 was published on 2023-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advancedfilemanager:file_manager_advanced_shortcode:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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