CVE-2024-7031

File Manager Pro – Filester <= 1.8.2 - Authenticated Plugin Settings Update

Description

The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'njt_fs_saveSettingRestrictions' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with a role that has been granted permissions by an Administrator, to update the plugin settings for user role restrictions, including allowing file types such as .php to be uploaded.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com Third-Party Advisory nowotarski.info
Affected: ninjateam File Manager Pro – Filester
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/aef584bd-60a5-4bf2-b8d3-58e3b45e785e?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/filester/trunk/includes/File_manager/FileManager.php#L566 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3129722/ patch
https://nowotarski.info/wordpress-nonce-authorization/ technical description third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7031?
CVE-2024-7031 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-7031?
To fix CVE-2024-7031, 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-2024-7031 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-7031 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-2024-7031?
CVE-2024-7031 affects ninjateam File Manager Pro – Filester.
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