CVE-2018-7204

Name: CVE-2018-7204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-07T20:29:00.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7204 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. inc/logger.php in the Giribaz File Manager plugin before 5.0.2 for WordPress logged activity related to the plugin in /wp-content/uploads/file-manager/log.txt. If a user edits the wp-config.php file using this plugin, the wp-config.php contents get added to log.txt, which is not protected and contains database credentials, salts, etc. EPSS estimates a 2.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

inc/logger.php in the Giribaz File Manager plugin before 5.0.2 for WordPress logged activity related to the plugin in /wp-content/uploads/file-manager/log.txt. If a user edits the wp-config.php file using this plugin, the wp-config.php contents get added to log.txt, which is not protected and contains database credentials, salts, etc. These files have been indexed by Google and a simple dork will find affected sites.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.87%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Giribaz	File Manager	<= 5.0.0

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1823035/file-managerPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/file-manager/#developersThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9036Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/1823035/file-managerPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/file-manager/#developersThird Party Advisory
https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9036Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7204?

How severe is CVE-2018-7204?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7204 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7204?

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