How severe is CVE-2024-7559?

CVE-2024-7559 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-7559 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7559?

CVE-2024-7559 affects Filemanagerpro.io File Manager Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7559?

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-2024-7559 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7559 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48462.

When was CVE-2024-7559 published?

CVE-2024-7559 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7559

CVE-2024-7559 is a high-severity vulnerability in Filemanagerpro.io File Manager Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48462
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Filemanagerpro.io File Manager Pro
Published: 2024-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation and capability checks in the mk_file_folder_manager AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7559?: The File Manager Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation and capability checks in the mk_file_folder_manager AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 8.3.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
How severe is CVE-2024-7559?: CVE-2024-7559 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7559 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7559?: CVE-2024-7559 affects Filemanagerpro.io File Manager Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7559?: 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-2024-7559 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7559 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48462.
When was CVE-2024-7559 published?: CVE-2024-7559 was published on 2024-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:filemanagerpro.io:file_manager_pro:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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