MEDIUM CVSS 6.8
Published: 2024-09-26

CVE-2024-8725

advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager Security Advisory (CVE-2024-8725)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-8725 impacting advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product advancedfilemanager / advanced_file_manager
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-434

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-8725 impacting advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-8725.yaml
id: cve-2024-8725

info:
  name: advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-8725 affecting advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager.
    Evaluation: 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 ensu...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-8725
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2024-8725
    cwe-id: CWE-434
  tags: cve,cve-2024-8725,advancedfilemanager,advanced_file_manager,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "advanced_file_manager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-8725.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-8725
# Target: advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager | CVSS: 6.8 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-8725 (advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-8725.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-8725
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install advanced_file_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade advanced_file_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update advanced_file_manager

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i advanced_file_manager 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i advanced_file_manager

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-8725 in advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update advancedfilemanager advanced_file_manager packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-8725?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-8725?

CVE-2024-8725 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-8725
Weakness CWE-434
Vendor advancedfilemanager
Product advanced_file_manager
Published 2024-09-26
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N