CVE-2024-12331

File Manager Pro – Filester <= 1.8.6 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Filebird Plugin Installation

Description

The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_install_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install the Filebird plugin.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: ninjateam File Manager Pro – Filester
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5b09bfff-4d6e-4de0-b6ab-6ac27c4f2be6?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3208858/filester broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12331?
CVE-2024-12331 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12331?
To fix CVE-2024-12331, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-12331 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12331 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-12331?
CVE-2024-12331 affects ninjateam File Manager Pro – Filester.
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