WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2024-8743 Deferred

Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for: Cross-site scripting

Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for is affected by cross-site scripting. Exploitation requires at least subscriber-level access. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.

CVE / CNA score 6.8 CVSS 3.1 · security@wordfence.com
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for
Plugin slug
manager-100-free-open-source-file-manager-and-code-editor-for-wordpress
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Oct 05, 2024
Weakness
CWE-434 — Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

This CVE was published Oct 05, 2024 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical 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.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary and upstream sources