How severe is CVE-2024-7031?

CVE-2024-7031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-7031 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7031?

CVE-2024-7031 affects Ninjateam Filester. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7031?

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-2024-7031 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7031 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48046.

When was CVE-2024-7031 published?

CVE-2024-7031 was published on 2024-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7031

CVE-2024-7031 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ninjateam Filester with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48046
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Ninjateam Filester
Published: 2024-08-03
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 'njt_fs_saveSettingRestrictions' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with a role that has been granted permissions by an Administrator, to update the plugin settings for user role restrictions, including allowing file types such as .php to be uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7031?: The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'njt_fs_saveSettingRestrictions' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with a role that has been granted permissions by an Administrator, to update the plugin settings for user role restrictions, including allowing file types such as .php to be uploaded.
How severe is CVE-2024-7031?: CVE-2024-7031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7031 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7031?: CVE-2024-7031 affects Ninjateam Filester. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7031?: 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-2024-7031 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7031 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48046.
When was CVE-2024-7031 published?: CVE-2024-7031 was published on 2024-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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