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CVE-2024-8743: Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress <= 6.5.7 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Limited JavaScript File Upload

• Severity: medium (CVSS 6.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2024-10-05 · updated 2026-06-17
• Weakness: CWE-434

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.

Affected products

• bitpressadmin File Manager: before 6.5.8 — fixed in 6.5.8

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: bitpressadmin File Manager 6.5.8. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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

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