CVE-2024-7031

Name: CVE-2024-7031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-03T09:15:30.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-7031 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ninjateam	Filester	< 1.8.3

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/filester/trunk/includes/File_manager/FileManager.php#L566Product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3129722/Patch
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/aef584bd-60a5-4bf2-b8d3-58e3b45e785e?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://nowotarski.info/wordpress-nonce-authorization/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7031?

How severe is CVE-2024-7031?

CVE-2024-7031 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7031?

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