How severe is CVE-2023-6825?

CVE-2023-6825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-6825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6825?

CVE-2023-6825 primarily affects Mndpsingh287 File Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6825?

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.

Does CVE-2023-6825 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6825 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59035.

When was CVE-2023-6825 published?

CVE-2023-6825 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6825

CVE-2023-6825 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mndpsingh287 File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-23.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59035
Weakness: CWE-23
Affected product: Mndpsingh287 File Manager
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The File Manager and File Manager Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including version 7.2.1 (free version) and 8.3.4 (Pro version) via the target parameter in the mk_file_folder_manager_action_callback_shortcode function. This makes it possible for attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information and to upload files into directories other than the intended directory for file uploads. The free version requires Administrator access for this vulnerability to be exploitable. The Pro version allows a file manager to be embedded via a shortcode and also allows admins to grant file handling privileges to other user levels, which could lead to this vulnerability being exploited by lower-level users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6825?: The File Manager and File Manager Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including version 7.2.1 (free version) and 8.3.4 (Pro version) via the target parameter in the mk_file_folder_manager_action_callback_shortcode function. This makes it possible for attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information and to upload files into directories other than the intended directory for file uploads. The free version requires Administrator access for this vulnerability to be exploitable. The Pro version allows a file manager to be embedded via a shortcode and also allows admins to grant file handling privileges to other user levels, which could lead to this vulnerability being exploited by lower-level users.
How severe is CVE-2023-6825?: CVE-2023-6825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-6825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6825?: CVE-2023-6825 primarily affects Mndpsingh287 File Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6825?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-6825 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6825 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59035.
When was CVE-2023-6825 published?: CVE-2023-6825 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mndpsingh287:file_manager:*:*:*:*:free:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mndpsingh287:file_manager:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*

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