CVE-2024-31287Network attack vector

Authenticated file disclosure via directory traversal

Published Apr 10, 2024 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Path traversal in Max Foundry Media Library Folders 8.1.8 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read files outside uploads. The affected function and parameter are undisclosed; the 8.1.9 changelog states only that code was added to prevent traversal exploits. Author-level WordPress access is required, and the published impact is file disclosure without reported modification or service interruption.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability0.66%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

Path traversal in Max Foundry Media Library Folders 8.1.8 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read files outside uploads. The affected function and parameter are undisclosed; the 8.1.9 changelog states only that code was added to prevent traversal exploits. Author-level WordPress access is required, and the published impact is file disclosure without reported modification or service interruption.

The record

CVE
CVE-2024-31287
Published
Apr 10, 2024
Updated
Apr 28, 2026
Vendor
Max Foundry
Product
Media Library Folders
Classifications
CWE-22, T1005, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 10, 2024CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 28, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=n/a <=8.1.8 changes=[{"at":"8.1.9","status":"unaffected"}]

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Max Foundry · Media Library Foldersversion=n/a <=8.1.8 changes=[{"at":"8.1.9","status":"unaffected"}]

Published CVSS scores

6.5PatchstackCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
T1005Data from Local System
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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