How severe is CVE-2024-0761?

CVE-2024-0761 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-0761 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-0761?

CVE-2024-0761 affects Filemanagerpro File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0761?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-0761 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-0761 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16549.

When was CVE-2024-0761 published?

CVE-2024-0761 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-0761

CVE-2024-0761 is a high-severity vulnerability in Filemanagerpro File Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-330.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16549
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Filemanagerpro File Manager
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1 due to insufficient randomness in the backup filenames, which use a timestamp plus 4 random digits. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, to extract sensitive data including site backups in configurations where the .htaccess file in the directory does not block access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-0761?: The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.1 due to insufficient randomness in the backup filenames, which use a timestamp plus 4 random digits. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers, to extract sensitive data including site backups in configurations where the .htaccess file in the directory does not block access.
How severe is CVE-2024-0761?: CVE-2024-0761 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-0761 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-0761?: CVE-2024-0761 affects Filemanagerpro File Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-0761?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-0761 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-0761 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16549.
When was CVE-2024-0761 published?: CVE-2024-0761 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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