CVE-2024-7985: The FileOrganizer – Manage WordPress and Website Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file up

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7985?

fileorganizer: upgrade to newer than 1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7985 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7985 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-2024-7985 affect?

CVE-2024-7985 affects fileorganizer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The FileOrganizer – Manage WordPress and Website Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the "fileorganizer_ajax_handler" function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7985 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting fileorganizer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The FileOrganizer – Manage WordPress and Website Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the "fileorganizer_ajax_handler" function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and permissions granted by an administrator, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-10-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: fileorganizer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-29 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fileorganizer fileorganizer UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fileorganizer

Note

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

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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-2024-7985?

fileorganizer: upgrade to newer than 1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7985 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7985 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-2024-7985 affect?

CVE-2024-7985 affects fileorganizer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The FileOrganizer – Manage WordPress and Website Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the "fileorganizer_ajax_handler" function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9

How urgent is CVE-2024-7985?

Priority 47/100. High severity

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