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.
- Component
- Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for
- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Oct 05, 2024
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