CVE-2021-4344 (GCVE-0-2021-4344)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-06-07 01:51 – Updated: 2026-04-08 16:43
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Frontend File Manager <= 18.2 - Privilege Escalation
Summary
The Frontend File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 18.2. This is due to lacking mishandling the use of user IDs that is accessible by the visitor. This makes it possible for unauthenticated or authenticated attackers to access the information and privileges of other users, including 'guest users', in their own category (authenticated, or unauthenticated guests).
Severity
6.4 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-12-20 23:29 UTC
CWE
- CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nmedia | Frontend File Manager Plugin |
Affected:
0 , < 18.3
(semver)
|
guessed |
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