CVE-2023-6825: The File Manager and File Manager Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6825?

file manager: upgrade to newer than 8.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6825 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6825 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-2023-6825 affect?

CVE-2023-6825 affects file manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). The File Manager and File Manager Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including version 7.2.1 (free version) and 8.3.4 (Pro version) via the target parameter in the mk_file_folder_manager_

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-6825?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

This month

CRITICAL 9.9UPGRADE

CVE-2023-6825 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.9) affecting file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The File Manager and File Manager Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including version 7.2.1 (free version) and 8.3.4 (Pro version) via the target parameter in the mk_file_folder_manager_action_callback_shortcode function. This makes it possible for attackers to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information and to upload files into directories other

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.9 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	6.0% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23, CWE-22
Published	2024-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: mndpsingh287

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-13 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mndpsingh287 file manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 7.2.1 · <= 8.3.4

Fixed in: newer than 8.3.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.3.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade file-manager

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WordPress File Manager <= 7.2.1 - Directory Traversal

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2023-6825?

file manager: upgrade to newer than 8.3.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6825 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6825 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-2023-6825 affect?

CVE-2023-6825 affects file manager. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.9). The File Manager and File Manager Pro plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to Directory Traversal in versions up to, and including version 7.2.1 (free version) and 8.3.4 (Pro version) via the target parameter in the mk_file_folder_manager_

How urgent is CVE-2023-6825?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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