CVE-2020-24312

Name: CVE-2020-24312
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-26T13:15:10.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 16.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24312 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 16.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

16.33%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-552

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Filemanagerpro	File Manager	<= 6.4

References

https://zeroaptitude.com/zerodetail/wordpress-plugin-bug-hunting-part-1/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed
https://zeroaptitude.com/zerodetail/wordpress-plugin-bug-hunting-part-1/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, URL Repurposed

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24312?

How severe is CVE-2020-24312?

CVE-2020-24312 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24312?

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Source: NVD / NIST