CVE-2025-0935: The Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings change due to a m

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-0935?

media library folders: upgrade to 8.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-0935 being exploited?

CVE-2025-0935 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-2025-0935 affect?

CVE-2025-0935 affects media library folders. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings change due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.0. This makes it possible for authentica

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-0935?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2025-0935 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) 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 plugin settings change due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to change plugin settings related to things such as IP-blocking.

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 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2025-02-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: maxfoundry

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-15 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maxfoundry media library folders UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.3.1

Fixed in: 8.3.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy media-library-folders || rpm -q media-library-folders || media-library-folders --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade media-library-folders

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade media-library-folders

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-2025-0935?

media library folders: upgrade to 8.3.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-0935 being exploited?

CVE-2025-0935 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-2025-0935 affect?

CVE-2025-0935 affects media library folders. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin settings change due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.0. This makes it possible for authentica

How urgent is CVE-2025-0935?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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