CVE-2024-43248: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Bit Apps Bit F

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43248?

bit form: upgrade to newer than 2.6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43248 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43248 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-2024-43248 affect?

CVE-2024-43248 affects bit form. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Bit Apps Bit Form Pro allows File Manipulation.This issue affects Bit Form Pro: from n/a through 2.6.4.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-43248?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 8.6REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-43248 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.6) affecting bit form. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Bit Apps Bit Form Pro allows File Manipulation.This issue affects Bit Form Pro: from n/a through 2.6.4.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.6 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2024-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: bitapps

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-08-19 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bitapps bit form UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.6.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.6.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.6.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bit-form

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-2024-43248?

bit form: upgrade to newer than 2.6.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-43248 being exploited?

CVE-2024-43248 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-2024-43248 affect?

CVE-2024-43248 affects bit form. Severity is high (CVSS 8.6). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Bit Apps Bit Form Pro allows File Manipulation.This issue affects Bit Form Pro: from n/a through 2.6.4.

How urgent is CVE-2024-43248?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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