CVE-2024-7848 User Private Files <= 2.1.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Private File Access
Authenticated subscribers can access other users' private files due to missing validation on document IDs in the User Private Files plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-7848?
CVE-2024-7848 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in deepakkite File Sharing & Download Manager – User Private Files, published on 22 Aug 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The User Private Files – WordPress File Sharing Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0 via the 'dpk_upvf_update_doc' due to missing validation on the 'docid' user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to gain access to other user's private files.
Weakness: CWE-639
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7848?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mediajedi User Private Files.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7848?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7848 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-7848 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-7848 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in deepakkite File Sharing & Download Manager – User Private Files
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pcr4-qppj-9v45.