CVE-2024-8538

CVE-2024-8538 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Infiniteuploads Big File Uploads with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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

Description

The Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.2. This is due the plugin not sanitizing a file path in an error message. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability to be present for damage to an affected website.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8538?
The Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.2. This is due the plugin not sanitizing a file path in an error message. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author-level access and above, to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability to be present for damage to an affected website.
How severe is CVE-2024-8538?
CVE-2024-8538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8538 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8538?
CVE-2024-8538 affects Infiniteuploads Big File Uploads. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8538?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-8538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49248.
When was CVE-2024-8538 published?
CVE-2024-8538 was published on 2024-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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