CVE-2024-8918

Name: CVE-2024-8918
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-16T07:15:16.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8918 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited JavaScript File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This is due to a lack of proper checks on allowed file types. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited JavaScript File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.9. This is due to a lack of proper checks on allowed file types. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, with permissions granted by an administrator, to upload .css and .js files, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.31%

23.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Filemanagerpro	File Manager	< 8.3.10

References

https://filemanagerpro.io/Product
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/01ef62c8-e862-422c-948d-6d376d021c82?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8918?

How severe is CVE-2024-8918?

CVE-2024-8918 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8918?

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