CVE-2024-13791: Bit Assist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 vi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-13791?

bit assist: upgrade to 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-13791 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13791 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-13791 affect?

CVE-2024-13791 affects bit assist. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). Bit Assist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 via the downloadResponseFile() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and abo

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-13791?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADE

CVE-2024-13791 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting bit assist. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Bit Assist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 via the downloadResponseFile() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and above, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23, CWE-22
Published	2025-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: bitapps

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-14 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bitapps bit assist UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.5.3

Fixed in: 1.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bit-assist || rpm -q bit-assist || bit-assist --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.5.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bit-assist

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bit-assist

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-13791?

bit assist: upgrade to 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-13791 being exploited?

CVE-2024-13791 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-13791 affect?

CVE-2024-13791 affects bit assist. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). Bit Assist plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Path Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 via the downloadResponseFile() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Administrator-level access and abo

How urgent is CVE-2024-13791?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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