How severe is CVE-2024-12331?

CVE-2024-12331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-12331 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12331?

CVE-2024-12331 affects Ninjateam Filester. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12331?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-12331 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-12331 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50778.

When was CVE-2024-12331 published?

CVE-2024-12331 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-12331

CVE-2024-12331 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ninjateam Filester with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-50778
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Ninjateam Filester
Published: 2024-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_install_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install the Filebird plugin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-12331?: The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_install_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to install the Filebird plugin.
How severe is CVE-2024-12331?: CVE-2024-12331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-12331 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-12331?: CVE-2024-12331 affects Ninjateam Filester. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12331?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-12331 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-12331 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-50778.
When was CVE-2024-12331 published?: CVE-2024-12331 was published on 2024-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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