CVE-2024-2024: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Premio Folders Pro
The Folders Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'handle_folders_file_upload' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-2024 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Premio Folders Pro WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 3.0.2. The vulnerability arises from the 'handle_folders_file_upload' function lacking proper file type validation, allowing authenticated users with author or higher privileges to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the affected server. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on the vendor releasing an update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with author-level access or higher to upload arbitrary files, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site and its hosting environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no known active exploits reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Folders Pro plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from Premio regarding a security patch. Avoid uploading untrusted files through the plugin.
CVE-2024-2024: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in Premio Folders Pro
Description
The Folders Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'handle_folders_file_upload' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2024 is a path traversal vulnerability (CWE-22) in the Premio Folders Pro WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 3.0.2. The vulnerability arises from the 'handle_folders_file_upload' function lacking proper file type validation, allowing authenticated users with author or higher privileges to upload arbitrary files. This can lead to remote code execution on the affected server. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on the vendor releasing an update.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users with author-level access or higher to upload arbitrary files, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress site and its hosting environment. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no known active exploits reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Folders Pro plugin if possible. Monitor for updates from Premio regarding a security patch. Avoid uploading untrusted files through the plugin.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-29T17:15:20.529Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6da3b7ef31ef0b589aea
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:12:59 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:22:31 PM
Views: 16
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