CVE-2024-2324: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in softaculous FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
The FileOrganizer – Manage WordPress and Website Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via svg file upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. For the free version, this is limited to administrators. The pro version is also vulnerable and exploitable by administrators, but also offers the functionality to lower level users (as low as subscribers) if enabled.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, SVG file uploads are not properly sanitized or escaped, enabling authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the affected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.0.6. The free version limits exploitation to administrators, while the pro version can be exploited by users with lower privileges if enabled. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation details are provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users to inject persistent malicious scripts via SVG file uploads. This can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts within the WordPress environment, such as session hijacking or unauthorized actions performed in the context of affected users. The impact is limited by the requirement for authentication and, in the free version, administrator privileges. The pro version potentially expands the attack surface to lower-privileged users if certain features are enabled.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict SVG file uploads and limit plugin usage to trusted administrators. Consider disabling or restricting the FileOrganizer plugin, especially the pro features that allow lower-privileged user uploads. Monitor for updates from softaculous regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-2324: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in softaculous FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Description
The FileOrganizer – Manage WordPress and Website Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via svg file upload in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. For the free version, this is limited to administrators. The pro version is also vulnerable and exploitable by administrators, but also offers the functionality to lower level users (as low as subscribers) if enabled.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager plugin suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, SVG file uploads are not properly sanitized or escaped, enabling authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users viewing the affected pages. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.0.6. The free version limits exploitation to administrators, while the pro version can be exploited by users with lower privileges if enabled. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported, and no patch or remediation details are provided by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows authenticated users to inject persistent malicious scripts via SVG file uploads. This can lead to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts within the WordPress environment, such as session hijacking or unauthorized actions performed in the context of affected users. The impact is limited by the requirement for authentication and, in the free version, administrator privileges. The pro version potentially expands the attack surface to lower-privileged users if certain features are enabled.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict SVG file uploads and limit plugin usage to trusted administrators. Consider disabling or restricting the FileOrganizer plugin, especially the pro features that allow lower-privileged user uploads. Monitor for updates from softaculous regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-08T14:53:31.281Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6dacb7ef31ef0b58a91a
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:20 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:18:12 AM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:21:49 PM
Views: 9
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