How severe is CVE-2023-5105?

CVE-2023-5105 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-5105 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5105?

CVE-2023-5105 affects Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5105?

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

When was CVE-2023-5105 published?

CVE-2023-5105 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5105

CVE-2023-5105 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin
Published: 2023-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin before 22.6 has a vulnerability that allows an Editor+ user to bypass the file download logic and download files such as `wp-config.php`

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5105?: The Frontend File Manager Plugin WordPress plugin before 22.6 has a vulnerability that allows an Editor+ user to bypass the file download logic and download files such as `wp-config.php`
How severe is CVE-2023-5105?: CVE-2023-5105 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-5105 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5105?: CVE-2023-5105 affects Najeebmedia Frontend File Manager Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5105?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5105 published?: CVE-2023-5105 was published on 2023-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d40c7108-bad6-4ed3-8539-35c0f57e62cc

Affected products (1)

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

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