PatchTheCVECVE-2024-5598: The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions
CVE-2024-5598 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 Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.4 via the 'fma_local_file_system' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including backups or other sensitive information if the files have been moved to the built-in Trash folder.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-922 |
| Published | 2024-06-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-5598?
advanced file manager: upgrade to 5.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-5598 being exploited?
CVE-2024-5598 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-2024-5598 affect?
CVE-2024-5598 affects advanced file manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Advanced File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.4 via the 'fma_local_file_system' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to ext
How urgent is CVE-2024-5598?
Priority 43/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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