CVE-2024-13333: The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file typ

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13333 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting advanced file manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'fma_local_file_system' function in versions 5.2.12 to 5.2.13. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above and upload permissions granted by an administrator, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. The functio

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-01-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: advancedfilemanager

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-01-17 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

advancedfilemanager advanced file manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.2.12 and < 5.2.14

Fixed in: 5.2.14

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2.12

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.14 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advanced-file-manager

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison advanced-file-manager sudo apt install advanced-file-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.12> sudo apt-mark hold advanced-file-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list advanced-file-manager sudo dnf downgrade advanced-file-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.12> sudo dnf versionlock add advanced-file-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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-2024-13333?

advanced file manager: upgrade to 5.2.14. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13333 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13333 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-2024-13333 affect?

CVE-2024-13333 affects advanced file manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'fma_local_file_system' function in versions 5.2.12 to 5.2.13. This makes it possible for authenticated attack

How urgent is CVE-2024-13333?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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