How severe is CVE-2024-2654?

CVE-2024-2654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, 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-2024-2654 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2654?

CVE-2024-2654 affects Filemanagerpro File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2654?

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

Does CVE-2024-2654 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2654 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27602.

When was CVE-2024-2654 published?

CVE-2024-2654 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2654

CVE-2024-2654 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Filemanagerpro File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-35.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27602
Weakness: CWE-35
Affected product: Filemanagerpro File Manager
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.5 via the fm_download_backup function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary zip files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2654?: The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.5 via the fm_download_backup function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary zip files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2024-2654?: CVE-2024-2654 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, 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-2024-2654 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-2654?: CVE-2024-2654 affects Filemanagerpro File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2654?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-2654 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2654 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27602.
When was CVE-2024-2654 published?: CVE-2024-2654 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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