CVE-2024-8743

MEDIUM EPSS 50.5%
Published Oct 5, 20241y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
6.8 CVSS 3.1
Medium
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Published Oct 5, 2024 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

The Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited JavaScript File Upload in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.7. This is due to a lack of proper checks on allowed file types. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, and granted permissions by an administrator, to upload .css and .js files, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting.

CVSS Details

Base Score
6.8
Exploitability
1.6
Impact
5.2
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity High
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
50.5% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Resource Mgmt

References 2

  • plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3161219/
  • wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/314520d5-bd9d-46c1-b903-5e5cb3bb3417?source=cve

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.