How severe is CVE-2023-6846?

CVE-2023-6846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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-2023-6846 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6846?

CVE-2023-6846 affects Filemanagerpro File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6846?

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

Does CVE-2023-6846 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6846 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59050.

When was CVE-2023-6846 published?

CVE-2023-6846 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6846

CVE-2023-6846 is a high-severity vulnerability in Filemanagerpro File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-59050
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Filemanagerpro File Manager
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.4 via the mk_check_filemanager_php_syntax AJAX function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to execute code on the server. Version 8.3.5 introduces a capability check that prevents users lower than admin from executing this function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6846?: The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.4 via the mk_check_filemanager_php_syntax AJAX function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to execute code on the server. Version 8.3.5 introduces a capability check that prevents users lower than admin from executing this function.
How severe is CVE-2023-6846?: CVE-2023-6846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high 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-2023-6846 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6846?: CVE-2023-6846 affects Filemanagerpro File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6846?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-6846 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6846 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-59050.
When was CVE-2023-6846 published?: CVE-2023-6846 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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