CVE-2024-8066: The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing va

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8066?

filester: upgrade to 1.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8066 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8066 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-2024-8066 affect?

CVE-2024-8066 affects filester. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing validation in the 'fsConnector' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attac

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8066 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting filester. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing validation in the 'fsConnector' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an Administrator, to upload a new .htaccess file allowing them to subsequently upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which

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	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2024-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: ninjateam

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-28 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ninjateam filester UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.7

Fixed in: 1.8.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade filester

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-2024-8066?

filester: upgrade to 1.8.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8066 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8066 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-2024-8066 affect?

CVE-2024-8066 affects filester. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing validation in the 'fsConnector' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attac

How urgent is CVE-2024-8066?

Priority 43/100. High severity

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