How severe is CVE-2024-5598?

CVE-2024-5598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-5598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5598?

CVE-2024-5598 affects Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5598?

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-2024-5598 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5598 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46783.

When was CVE-2024-5598 published?

CVE-2024-5598 was published on 2024-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5598

CVE-2024-5598 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-922.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-46783
Weakness: CWE-922
Affected product: Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager
Published: 2024-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.4 via the 'fma_local_file_system' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including backups or other sensitive information if the files have been moved to the built-in Trash folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5598?: The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.4 via the 'fma_local_file_system' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including backups or other sensitive information if the files have been moved to the built-in Trash folder.
How severe is CVE-2024-5598?: CVE-2024-5598 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-5598 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5598?: CVE-2024-5598 affects Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5598?: 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-2024-5598 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5598 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-46783.
When was CVE-2024-5598 published?: CVE-2024-5598 was published on 2024-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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