CVE-2021-4356 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-4356 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 07/06/2023 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: Wordfence | Vendor: nmedia | Product: Frontend File Manager Plugin
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-4356 Description

The Frontend File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download in versions up to, and including, 18.2. This is due to lacking authentication protections, capability checks, and sanitization, all on the wpfm_file_meta_update AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files on the site, potentially leading to site takeover.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: 9 CRITICAL
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: CWE-862 Missing Authorization
Source: nmedia

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).