CVE-2024-8538: The Big File Uploads – Increase Maximum File Upload Size plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Discl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-8538?

big file uploads: upgrade to 2.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-8538 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8538 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-2024-8538 affect?

CVE-2024-8538 affects big file uploads. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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 mak

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-8538?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2024-8538 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting big file uploads. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 54%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200, CWE-22
Published	2024-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: infiniteuploads

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-07 09:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

infiniteuploads big file uploads UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.1.3

Fixed in: 2.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy big-file-uploads || rpm -q big-file-uploads || big-file-uploads --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade big-file-uploads

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade big-file-uploads

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-2024-8538?

big file uploads: upgrade to 2.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-8538 being exploited?

CVE-2024-8538 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-2024-8538 affect?

CVE-2024-8538 affects big file uploads. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). 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 mak

How urgent is CVE-2024-8538?

Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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