File Manager Pro – Filester <= 1.8.5 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Local JavaScript File Inclusion

7.2
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE CVE-2024-9669
CVSS 7.2 (High)
Publicly Published November 27, 2024
Last Updated January 23, 2026
Researcher TANG Cheuk Hei (siunam)

Description

The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the 'fm_locale' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 1.8.5.

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Vulnerability Details for File Manager Pro – Filester

Software Type Plugin
Software Slug filester (view on wordpress.org)
Patched? Yes
Remediation Update to version 1.8.6, or a newer patched version
Affected Version
  • <= 1.8.5
Patched Version
  • 1.8.6

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