How severe is CVE-2024-7985?

CVE-2024-7985 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-2024-7985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7985?

CVE-2024-7985 affects Fileorganizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7985?

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-2024-7985 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7985 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48816.

When was CVE-2024-7985 published?

CVE-2024-7985 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7985

CVE-2024-7985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fileorganizer 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48816
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Fileorganizer
Published: 2024-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The FileOrganizer – Manage WordPress and Website Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the "fileorganizer_ajax_handler" function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and permissions granted by an administrator, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. NOTE: The FileOrganizer Pro plugin must be installed and active to allow Subscriber+ users to upload files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7985?: The FileOrganizer – Manage WordPress and Website Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the "fileorganizer_ajax_handler" function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and permissions granted by an administrator, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. NOTE: The FileOrganizer Pro plugin must be installed and active to allow Subscriber+ users to upload files.
How severe is CVE-2024-7985?: CVE-2024-7985 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-2024-7985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7985?: CVE-2024-7985 affects Fileorganizer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7985?: 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-2024-7985 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7985 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48816.
When was CVE-2024-7985 published?: CVE-2024-7985 was published on 2024-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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