CVE-2024-9669: The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all v

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9669?

filester: upgrade to 1.8.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9669 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9669 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-2024-9669 affect?

CVE-2024-9669 affects filester. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the 'fm_locale' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Admini

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9669 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) 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 Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the 'fm_locale' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or ach

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
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 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ninjateam filester UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.8.6

Fixed in: 1.8.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.8.6 (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-2024-9669?

filester: upgrade to 1.8.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9669 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9669 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-2024-9669 affect?

CVE-2024-9669 affects filester. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local JavaScript File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.5 via the 'fm_locale' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Admini

How urgent is CVE-2024-9669?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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