CVE-2024-5153: startklar Path Traversal — Fix

Description

The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.15 via the 'dropzone_hash' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to copy the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, and to delete arbitrary directories, including the root WordPress directory.

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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:H/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
web-shop-host	startklar_elmentor_addons	< 1.7.15

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/startklar-elmentor-forms-extwidgets/trunk/widgets/dropzone_form_field.php#L334 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/startklar-elmentor-forms-extwidgets/trunk/widgets/dropzone_form_field.php#L334

Other References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/baa20290-9c01-4f8d-adeb-fbfb15b9d6a9?source=cve https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/baa20290-9c01-4f8d-adeb-fbfb15b9d6a9?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5153? +

The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.15 via the 'dropzone_hash' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to copy the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information, and to delete arbitrary directories, including the root WordPress directory. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-5153? +

CVE-2024-5153 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.1 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5153? +

CVE-2024-5153 affects products from web-shop-host, specifically: startklar_elmentor_addons. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5153? +

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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