CVE-2021-4344 — Improper Authorization in Frontend File Manager Plugin
Severity
5.4MEDIUMNVD
CNA6.4
EPSS
0.1%
top 72.92%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Timeline
PublishedJun 7
Latest updateMay 22
Description
The Frontend File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 18.2. This is due to lacking mishandling the use of user IDs that is accessible by the visitor. This makes it possible for unauthenticated or authenticated attackers to access the information and privileges of other users, including 'guest users', in their own category (authenticated, or unauthenticated guests).
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitability: 2.8 | Impact: 2.5