CVE-2024-13791
CVE-2024-13791 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitapps Bit Assist with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51749
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Bitapps Bit Assist
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Bit Assist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 via the downloadResponseFile() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-13791?
- Bit Assist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 via the downloadResponseFile() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
- How severe is CVE-2024-13791?
- CVE-2024-13791 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-13791 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-13791?
- CVE-2024-13791 affects Bitapps Bit Assist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-13791?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-13791 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-13791 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51749.
- When was CVE-2024-13791 published?
- CVE-2024-13791 was published on 2025-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/WordPressBugBounty/plugins-bit-assist/blob/main/bit-assist/backend/app/HTTP/Controllers/DownloadController.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3239816/#file3
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/bit-assist/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/17fd14e7-503a-49e4-9344-5f8d51801eb3?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bitapps:bit_assist:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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