How severe is CVE-2023-3814?

CVE-2023-3814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-3814 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-3814?

CVE-2023-3814 affects Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-3814?

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

When was CVE-2023-3814 published?

CVE-2023-3814 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-3814

CVE-2023-3814 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager
Published: 2023-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Advanced File Manager WordPress plugin before 5.1.1 does not adequately authorize its usage on multisite installations, allowing site admin users to list and read arbitrary files and folders on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-3814?: The Advanced File Manager WordPress plugin before 5.1.1 does not adequately authorize its usage on multisite installations, allowing site admin users to list and read arbitrary files and folders on the server.
How severe is CVE-2023-3814?: CVE-2023-3814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-3814 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-3814?: CVE-2023-3814 affects Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3814?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-3814 published?: CVE-2023-3814 was published on 2023-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca954ec6-6ebd-4d72-a323-570474e2e339

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advancedfilemanager:advanced_file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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