CVE-2024-2023 - CVE House
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Status published Medium CVE-2024-2023

Folders <= 3.0 and Folders Pro <= 3.0.2 - Directory Traversal via handle_folders_file_upload

Vulnerability Description

The Folders and Folders Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 3.0 in Folders and 3.0.2 in Folders Pro via the 'handle_folders_file_upload' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access and above, to upload files to arbitrary locations on the server.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Colin Xu

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Affected Vendor

Affected Software

Folders – Unlimited Folders to Organize Media Library Folder, Pages, Posts, File Manager, Folders Pro
Vulnerable Versions:
0

Timeline

Official Publish: June 14th, 2024
Last Modified: April 8th, 2026
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
Initial Access
T1005 Data from Local System
Collection
T1552 Unsecured Credentials
Credential Access
T1565.001 Stored Data Manipulation
Impact