How severe is CVE-2024-8746?

CVE-2024-8746 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8746 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8746?

CVE-2024-8746 affects Filemanagerpro File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8746?

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-2024-8746 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8746 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49391.

When was CVE-2024-8746 published?

CVE-2024-8746 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8746

CVE-2024-8746 is a high-severity vulnerability in Filemanagerpro 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49391
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Filemanagerpro File Manager
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary backup file downloads and uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode' ajax action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, if granted access to the File Manager by an administrator, to download and upload arbitrary backup files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8746?: The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary backup file downloads and uploads due to missing file type validation via the 'mk_file_folder_manager_shortcode' ajax action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, if granted access to the File Manager by an administrator, to download and upload arbitrary backup files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
How severe is CVE-2024-8746?: CVE-2024-8746 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8746 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8746?: CVE-2024-8746 affects Filemanagerpro File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8746?: 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-2024-8746 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8746 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49391.
When was CVE-2024-8746 published?: CVE-2024-8746 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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