CVE-2024-7985: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in softaculous FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-7985 is a CWE-434 vulnerability in the FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager plugin (versions up to 1.0.9) caused by lack of file type validation in the fileorganizer_ajax_handler function. Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and permissions granted by an administrator can upload arbitrary files, potentially enabling remote code execution. Exploitation requires the FileOrganizer Pro plugin to be installed and active to allow such uploads by Subscriber+ users. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 7.5) and is not related to cloud services. No known exploits in the wild or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access and granted permissions can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress site. This could lead to remote code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.9 of the plugin. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict permissions to prevent Subscriber-level users from uploading files via this plugin and consider disabling the FileOrganizer Pro plugin if not required. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-7985: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in softaculous FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-7985 is a CWE-434 vulnerability in the FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager plugin (versions up to 1.0.9) caused by lack of file type validation in the fileorganizer_ajax_handler function. Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and permissions granted by an administrator can upload arbitrary files, potentially enabling remote code execution. Exploitation requires the FileOrganizer Pro plugin to be installed and active to allow such uploads by Subscriber+ users. The vulnerability is rated high severity (CVSS 7.5) and is not related to cloud services. No known exploits in the wild or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access and granted permissions can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable WordPress site. This could lead to remote code execution, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 1.0.9 of the plugin. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict permissions to prevent Subscriber-level users from uploading files via this plugin and consider disabling the FileOrganizer Pro plugin if not required. Monitor for vendor updates regarding patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-08-19T20:01:37.544Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c20b7ef31ef0b5603fe
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:44 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:22:34 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 9:28:28 AM
Views: 35
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