How severe is CVE-2024-8725?

CVE-2024-8725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8725?

CVE-2024-8725 affects Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8725?

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

Does CVE-2024-8725 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8725 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49375.

When was CVE-2024-8725 published?

CVE-2024-8725 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8725

CVE-2024-8725 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Advancedfilemanager Advanced 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49375
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager
Published: 2024-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress are vulnerable to Limited File Upload in various versions. This is due to a lack of proper checks to ensure lower-privileged roles cannot upload .css and .js files to arbitrary directories. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an administrator, to upload .css and .js files to any directory within the WordPress root directory, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting. The Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin must be installed to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8725?: Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress are vulnerable to Limited File Upload in various versions. This is due to a lack of proper checks to ensure lower-privileged roles cannot upload .css and .js files to arbitrary directories. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an administrator, to upload .css and .js files to any directory within the WordPress root directory, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting. The Advanced File Manager Shortcodes plugin must be installed to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2024-8725?: CVE-2024-8725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8725?: CVE-2024-8725 affects Advancedfilemanager Advanced File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8725?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8725 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8725 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49375.
When was CVE-2024-8725 published?: CVE-2024-8725 was published on 2024-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advancedfilemanager:advanced_file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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