How severe is CVE-2024-8743?

CVE-2024-8743 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-8743 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8743?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-8743 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8743 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49390.

When was CVE-2024-8743 published?

CVE-2024-8743 was published on 2024-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8743

CVE-2024-8743 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49390
Weakness: CWE-434
Published: 2024-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8743?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-8743?: CVE-2024-8743 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8743 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8743?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8743 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8743 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49390.
When was CVE-2024-8743 published?: CVE-2024-8743 was published on 2024-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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