CVE-2023-5907
CWE-552Published: December 11, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The File Manager WordPress plugin before 6.3 does not restrict the file managers root directory, allowing an administrator to set a root outside of the WordPress root directory, giving access to system files and directories even in a multisite setup, where site administrators should not be allowed to modify the sites files.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-5907 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-552)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-5907 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts