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

2024-10-04 00:00

TANG Cheuk Hei (siunam)

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 6.5.8

Affected PluginFile Manager

Affected Version<= 6.5.7

CVSS6.8Medium

CVECVE-2024-8743

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Vulnerability Overview

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.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 6.5.8, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-8743 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/314520d5-bd9d-46c1-b903-5e5cb3bb3417

CVSS Vector

6.8

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone

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