CVE-2024-8066
CVE-2024-8066 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-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49625
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Ninjateam Filester
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing validation in the 'fsConnector' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an Administrator, to upload a new .htaccess file allowing them to subsequently upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8066?
- The File Manager Pro – Filester plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing validation in the 'fsConnector' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an Administrator, to upload a new .htaccess file allowing them to subsequently upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8066?
- CVE-2024-8066 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-2024-8066 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-8066?
- CVE-2024-8066 affects Ninjateam Filester. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-8066?
- 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-2024-8066 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-8066 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49625.
- When was CVE-2024-8066 published?
- CVE-2024-8066 was published on 2024-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/filester/trunk/includes/File_manager/FileManager.php#L269
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3186518/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/27288836-e5d3-49fc-b1f6-319ea3b70839?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ninjateam:filester:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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