PatchTheCVECVE-2024-7858: The Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to missing capability
CVE-2024-7858 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) 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 unauthorized access due to missing capability checks on several AJAX functions in the media-library-plus.php file in all versions up to, and including, 8.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform several actions related to managing media files and folder along with controlling settings.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 74%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-862 |
| Published | 2024-08-30 |
| 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-2024-7858?
media library folders: upgrade to 8.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-7858 being exploited?
CVE-2024-7858 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-2024-7858 affect?
CVE-2024-7858 affects media library folders. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). The Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to missing capability checks on several AJAX functions in the media-library-plus.php file in all versions up to, and including, 8.2.3. This makes it pos
How urgent is CVE-2024-7858?
Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities
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