CVE-2018-25105

Name: CVE-2018-25105
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-16T07:15:05.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-25105 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in the /inc/root.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the server and upload arbitrary files that can be used for remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check in the /inc/root.php file in versions up to, and including, 3.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to download arbitrary files from the server and upload arbitrary files that can be used for remote code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.78%

51.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Filemanagerpro	File Manager	<= 3.0

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-25105?

How severe is CVE-2018-25105?

CVE-2018-25105 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-25105?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST