CVE-2024-7848: The User Private Files – WordPress File Sharing Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct O

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7848?

user private files: upgrade to 2.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7848 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7848 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-2024-7848 affect?

CVE-2024-7848 affects user private files. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The User Private Files – WordPress File Sharing Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0 via the 'dpk_upvf_update_doc' due to missing validation on the 'docid'

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-7848?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7848 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting user private files. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The User Private Files – WordPress File Sharing Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0 via the 'dpk_upvf_update_doc' due to missing validation on the 'docid' user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to gain access to other user's private files.

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 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-639
Published	2024-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: mediajedi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-22 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mediajedi user private files UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.1

Fixed in: 2.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy user-private-files || rpm -q user-private-files || user-private-files --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade user-private-files

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade user-private-files

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-2024-7848?

user private files: upgrade to 2.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7848 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7848 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-2024-7848 affect?

CVE-2024-7848 affects user private files. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The User Private Files – WordPress File Sharing Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0 via the 'dpk_upvf_update_doc' due to missing validation on the 'docid'

How urgent is CVE-2024-7848?

Priority 21/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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