CVE-2024-8538: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in bww Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-8538 is a vulnerability in the Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.1.2) where error messages expose the full file system path due to lack of sanitization of file paths. This full path disclosure can be accessed by authenticated users with author-level privileges or higher. While the disclosed information alone is not sufficient for an attack, it may facilitate further exploitation if other vulnerabilities exist on the affected site. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity).
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with author-level access or higher can retrieve the full file system path of the web application. This information disclosure does not directly compromise confidentiality, integrity, or availability but may aid attackers in crafting further attacks if other vulnerabilities are present. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Since the plugin is not a cloud service, remediation depends on the vendor releasing an update. Until a fix is released, limit author-level access to trusted users only and monitor for plugin updates. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
CVE-2024-8538: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in bww Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-8538 is a vulnerability in the Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.1.2) where error messages expose the full file system path due to lack of sanitization of file paths. This full path disclosure can be accessed by authenticated users with author-level privileges or higher. While the disclosed information alone is not sufficient for an attack, it may facilitate further exploitation if other vulnerabilities exist on the affected site. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (medium severity).
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with author-level access or higher can retrieve the full file system path of the web application. This information disclosure does not directly compromise confidentiality, integrity, or availability but may aid attackers in crafting further attacks if other vulnerabilities are present. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently available for this vulnerability. Since the plugin is not a cloud service, remediation depends on the vendor releasing an update. Until a fix is released, limit author-level access to trusted users only and monitor for plugin updates. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-09-06T18:05:48.796Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c2cb7ef31ef0b560bea
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:56 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 8:27:57 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:00:50 PM
Views: 16
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