How severe is CVE-2024-43248?

CVE-2024-43248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-43248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43248?

CVE-2024-43248 affects Bitapps Bit Form. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43248?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-43248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40140.

When was CVE-2024-43248 published?

CVE-2024-43248 was published on 2024-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43248

CVE-2024-43248 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bitapps Bit Form with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40140
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Bitapps Bit Form
Published: 2024-08-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Bit Apps Bit Form Pro allows File Manipulation.This issue affects Bit Form Pro: from n/a through 2.6.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43248?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Bit Apps Bit Form Pro allows File Manipulation.This issue affects Bit Form Pro: from n/a through 2.6.4.
How severe is CVE-2024-43248?: CVE-2024-43248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-43248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43248?: CVE-2024-43248 affects Bitapps Bit Form. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-43248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40140.
When was CVE-2024-43248 published?: CVE-2024-43248 was published on 2024-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bitformpro/wordpress-bit-form-pro-plugin-2-6-4-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-deletion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

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