CVE-2023-5907
CVE-2023-5907 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitapps File Manager 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-552.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-552
- Affected product: Bitapps File Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.3 does not restrict the file managers root directory, allowing an administrator to set a root outside of the WordPress root directory, giving access to system files and directories even in a multisite setup, where site administrators should not be allowed to modify the sites files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-5907?
- The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.3 does not restrict the file managers root directory, allowing an administrator to set a root outside of the WordPress root directory, giving access to system files and directories even in a multisite setup, where site administrators should not be allowed to modify the sites files.
- How severe is CVE-2023-5907?
- CVE-2023-5907 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, 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 high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-5907 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-5907?
- CVE-2023-5907 affects Bitapps File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-5907?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-5907 published?
- CVE-2023-5907 was published on 2023-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bitapps:file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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