CVE-2024-31287 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-31287: WordPress Media Library Folders plugin <= 8.1.8 - Directory Traversal vulnerability

Vendor Max Foundry
Product Media Library Folders
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published April 10, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Max Foundry Media Library Folders.This issue affects Media Library Folders: from n/a through 8.1.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Media Library Folders versions up to 8.1.8 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read files outside the intended directory structure. An attacker with low-level site access can navigate the file system to access sensitive files. This vulnerability requires an active site account but does not require administrator privileges.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files on the server outside the media library directory.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive files (config, database backups, private keys) may be exposed to any authenticated user, not just admins.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site (e.g., contributor or subscriber role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 10, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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