CVE-2024-12331: The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-12331?

filester: upgrade to 1.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-12331 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12331 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-12331 affect?

CVE-2024-12331 affects filester. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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 possi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-12331?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-12331 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting filester. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: ninjateam

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-19 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ninjateam filester UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.7

Fixed in: 1.8.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy filester || rpm -q filester || filester --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade filester

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade filester

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-12331?

filester: upgrade to 1.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-12331 being exploited?

CVE-2024-12331 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-12331 affect?

CVE-2024-12331 affects filester. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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 possi

How urgent is CVE-2024-12331?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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