CVE-2024-4346: Path Traversal (CVSS 9.1)

Description

The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.13. This is due to the plugin not properly validating the path of an uploaded file prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/startklar-elmentor-forms-extwidgets/trunk/startklarDropZoneUploadProcess.php?rev=3061298#L7 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3081987/startklar-elmentor-forms-extwidgets https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a125bbf1-8ff6-4f3d-a4fb-caaaefe1df2a?source=cve https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/startklar-elmentor-forms-extwidgets/trunk/startklarDropZoneUploadProcess.php?rev=3061298#L7 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3081987/startklar-elmentor-forms-extwidgets https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a125bbf1-8ff6-4f3d-a4fb-caaaefe1df2a?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4346? +

The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.13. This is due to the plugin not properly validating the path of an uploaded file prior to deleting it. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files, including the wp-config.php file, which can make site takeover and remote code execution possible. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-4346? +

CVE-2024-4346 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-4346? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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