How severe is CVE-2024-8704?

CVE-2024-8704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2024-8704 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8704?

CVE-2024-8704 affects Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8704?

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-2024-8704 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8704 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49356.

When was CVE-2024-8704 published?

CVE-2024-8704 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8704

CVE-2024-8704 is a high-severity vulnerability in Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49356
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager
Published: 2024-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.8 via the 'fma_locale' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8704?: The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.8 via the 'fma_locale' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.
How severe is CVE-2024-8704?: CVE-2024-8704 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2024-8704 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8704?: CVE-2024-8704 affects Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8704?: 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-2024-8704 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8704 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49356.
When was CVE-2024-8704 published?: CVE-2024-8704 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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