CVE-2024-7627: Bit File Manager (WordPress plugin) · Code Injection
Affects Bit File Manager (WordPress plugin)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 86% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Sep 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| bitpressadmin Bit File Manager – 100% Free & Open Source File Manager and Code Editor for WordPress | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately audit their WordPress installations to identify the presence of the Bit File Manager plugin and verify the version in use. If affected versions (6.0 to 6.5.5) are detected, administrators should disable or remove the plugin until a security patch is released. Additionally, web application firewalls (WAFs) can be configured to block suspicious file upload attempts or requests targeting the 'checkSyntax' function. Monitoring web server logs for unusual file creation or execution patterns is recommended to detect potential exploitation attempts. Organizations should also ensure that their WordPress and plugin installations follow the principle of least privilege, restricting file system permissions and access controls. Once a patch is released, prompt application is critical. Finally, maintaining regular backups and incident response plans will help mitigate damage if exploitation occurs.
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.
References
- wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5f29de7a-3f15-4b6d-aad7-6a08151e2113?source=cve (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-manager/trunk/backend/app/Providers/FileEditValidator.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/file-manager/trunk/backend/app/Providers/FileEditValidator.php (opens in a new tab)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3138710/ (opens in a new tab)