CVE-2024-5599 HIGH

CVE-2024-5599: FileOrganizer <= 1.0.7 - Sensitive Information Exposure via Directory Listing

Vendor Softaculous
Product FileOrganizer – WordPress File Manager
Weakness CWE-922
Published June 7, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

7.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The FileOrganizer – Manage WordPress and Website Files plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7 via the 'fileorganizer_ajax_handler' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data including backups or other sensitive information if the files have been moved to the built-in Trash folder.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

FileOrganizer WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.7 contain an information disclosure vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker can read sensitive files from the site without authorization. The plugin fails to properly restrict access to file operations, allowing direct retrieval of confidential data. Update to a version newer than 1.0.7 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read sensitive files and data from the WordPress site without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can access private files, configuration data, and other confidential information stored on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 7, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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