CVE-2024-34438
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Missing Authorization in Anssi Laitila Shared Files

Publication date: 2026-02-20

Last updated on: 2026-04-23

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Anssi Laitila Shared Files shared-files.This issue affects Shared Files: from n/a through <= 1.7.19.
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Published
2026-02-20
Last Modified
2026-04-23
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2024-34438
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Vendor Product Version / Range
tammersoft shared_files to 1.7.19 (inc)
anssi_laitila shared_files to 1.7.19 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2024-34438 is a broken access control vulnerability found in the WordPress Shared Files Plugin versions up to and including 1.7.19.

This issue arises from missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks in certain functions, allowing unauthenticated users to perform actions that require higher privileges.

It is classified under the OWASP Top 10 category A1: Broken Access Control.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform actions that normally require higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of shared files.

However, the CVSS severity score is 5.3, indicating a low severity impact, and it is considered unlikely to be exploited in a way that causes significant harm.

Users are advised to update to version 1.7.20 or later to mitigate the risk.

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Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is a broken access control issue in the WordPress Shared Files Plugin versions up to 1.7.19, caused by missing authorization checks.

To detect this vulnerability on your system, you can check the installed version of the Shared Files plugin in your WordPress environment.

  • Use the WordPress admin dashboard to verify the plugin version under Plugins > Installed Plugins.
  • Alternatively, use WP-CLI commands such as: wp plugin list | grep shared-files to identify the installed version.

Since the vulnerability involves missing authorization, monitoring for unauthorized access attempts or unusual actions related to the Shared Files plugin may also help detect exploitation attempts.

Mitigation Strategies

The primary mitigation step is to update the WordPress Shared Files plugin to version 1.7.20 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.

If automatic updates are available through Patchstack, enabling them can provide rapid protection.

Additionally, review and restrict access permissions to the Shared Files plugin functions to minimize the risk of unauthorized actions.

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