CVE-2024-30486: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Max Foun

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-30486?

media library folders: upgrade to 8.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-30486 being exploited?

CVE-2024-30486 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-2024-30486 affect?

CVE-2024-30486 affects media library folders. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Max Foundry Media Library Folders.This issue affects Media Library Folders: from n/a through 8.1.7.

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HIGH 8.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-30486 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting media library folders. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Max Foundry Media Library Folders.This issue affects Media Library Folders: from n/a through 8.1.7.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2024-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: maxfoundry

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-03-29 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maxfoundry media library folders UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.1.8

Fixed in: 8.1.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-library-folders || rpm -q media-library-folders || media-library-folders --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.1.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade media-library-folders

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade media-library-folders

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-2024-30486?

media library folders: upgrade to 8.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-30486 being exploited?

CVE-2024-30486 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-2024-30486 affect?

CVE-2024-30486 affects media library folders. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in Max Foundry Media Library Folders.This issue affects Media Library Folders: from n/a through 8.1.7.

How urgent is CVE-2024-30486?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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