CVE-2024-7858: media library Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

The Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to missing capability checks on several AJAX functions in the media-library-plus.php file in all versions up to, and including, 8.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform several actions related to managing media files and folder along with controlling settings.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
maxfoundry	media_library_folders	< 8.2.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3143036%40media-library-plus&new=3143036%40media-library-plus&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/media-library-plus/trunk/media-library-plus.php https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fcc0fc00-b7d6-429c-9ab3-f08971c48777?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-7858? +

The Media Library Folders plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to missing capability checks on several AJAX functions in the media-library-plus.php file in all versions up to, and including, 8.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to perform several actions related to managing media files and folder along with controlling settings. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-7858? +

CVE-2024-7858 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7858? +

CVE-2024-7858 affects products from maxfoundry, specifically: media_library_folders. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-7858? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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