High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Aug 26, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24312

Description

mndpsingh287 WP File Manager v6.4 and lower fails to restrict external access to the fm_backups directory with a .htaccess file. This results in the ability for unauthenticated users to browse and download any site backups, which sometimes include full database backups, that the plugin has taken.

Affected products

Filemanagerpro/File Manager2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:filemanagerpro:file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:filemanagerpro:file_manager:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*range: <=6.4
- (no CPE)
WordPress/Wp File Managerllm-fuzzy
Range: <=6.4
Package: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-manager

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

zeroaptitude.com/zerodetail/wordpress-plugin-bug-hunting-part-1/nvdExploitThird Party AdvisoryURL Repurposed

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