PatchTheCVECVE-2024-3615: The Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 's' par
CVE-2024-3615 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting media library folders. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 's' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 8.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-04-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-3615?
media library folders: upgrade to 8.1.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-3615 being exploited?
CVE-2024-3615 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-2024-3615 affect?
CVE-2024-3615 affects media library folders. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). The Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 's' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 8.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possi
How urgent is CVE-2024-3615?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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