Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed

Bit File Manager <= 4.1.4 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary File Upload

The Bit File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 4.1.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the plugin's upload form. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Quick Answer

This vulnerability is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Arbitrary File Upload issue affecting the Plugin File Manager. It affects Versions before 4.1.5 and is fixed in 4.1.5.

Published
Mar 01, 2017
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
file-manager
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.1.5, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

the tracked vulnerability is tracked for the Plugin File Manager as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions before 4.1.5. Update File Manager to 4.1.5 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Arbitrary File Upload
Primary Fixed Version
4.1.5
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 4.1.5
Tracking ID
37052cb9-8479-4004-9161-65f37028ae10
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
file-manager View on wordpress.org
CVE No linked CVE entry.
Patched Versions
4.1.5
Affected Versions
Versions before 4.1.5
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