CVE-2022-0403: The Library File Manager WordPress plugin before 5.2.3 is using an outdated version of the elFinder library, w

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-0403?

library file manager: upgrade to 5.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-0403 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0403 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-0403 affect?

CVE-2022-0403 affects library file manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Library File Manager WordPress plugin before 5.2.3 is using an outdated version of the elFinder library, which is know to be affected by security issues (CVE-2021-32682), and does not have any authorisation as well as CSRF checks in its

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-0403?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2022-0403 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting library file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Library File Manager WordPress plugin before 5.2.3 is using an outdated version of the elFinder library, which is know to be affected by security issues (CVE-2021-32682), and does not have any authorisation as well as CSRF checks in its connector AJAX action, allowing any authenticated users, such as subscriber to call it. Furthermore, as the options passed to the elFinder library does not restrict any file type, users with a role as low as s

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-04-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: wpjos

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-04 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpjos library file manager UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.2.3

Fixed in: 5.2.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy library-file-manager || rpm -q library-file-manager || library-file-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade library-file-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade library-file-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-0403?

library file manager: upgrade to 5.2.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-0403 being exploited?

CVE-2022-0403 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-0403 affect?

CVE-2022-0403 affects library file manager. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). The Library File Manager WordPress plugin before 5.2.3 is using an outdated version of the elFinder library, which is know to be affected by security issues (CVE-2021-32682), and does not have any authorisation as well as CSRF checks in its

How urgent is CVE-2022-0403?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2017-20091 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE A vulnerability was found in File Manager Plugin 3.0.1

References

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