CVE-2024-7627 Bit File Manager 6.0 - 6.5.5 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Race Condition
Unauthenticated attackers can achieve remote code execution via a race condition in the Bit File Manager plugin if guest read permissions are enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-7627?
CVE-2024-7627 is a high-severity vulnerability in bitpressadmin Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress, published on 5 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Bit File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions 6.0 to 6.5.5 via the 'checkSyntax' function. This is due to writing a temporary file to a publicly accessible directory before performing file validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server if an administrator has allowed Guest User read permissions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7627?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bitapps File Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7627?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7627 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-7627 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-7627 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-99x8-72mf-94fx.