CVE-2023-6846
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
15.9 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-03
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.4 via the mk_check_filemanager_php_syntax AJAX function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to execute code on the server. Version 8.3.5 introduces a capability check that prevents users lower than admin from executing this function.
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-02-05
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2023-6846?
The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.4 via the mk_check_filemanager_php_syntax AJAX function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to execute code on the server. Version 8.3.5 introduces a capability check that prevents users lower than admin from executing this function.
Is CVE-2023-6846 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2023-6846 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 15.9% on 2026-10-03, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2023-6846?
CVE-2023-6846 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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