CVE-2024-4346CWE-22

Startklar Elementor Addons <= 1.7.13 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion

Critical · published May 7, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
2%
Percentile
74.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A simple file path mistake lets attackers delete anything they want – including critical site files like wp-config.php! ⚠️ Think of it like a janitor with a master key who can clean up any part of a building without proper checks. If they can walk into any room and throw out anything, it creates a massive security risk! This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! With it, an unauthenticated attacker could delete vital files, compromising your entire WordPress site. Imagine losing your wp-config.php file – that could lead to a complete site takeover and remote code execution!

Put simply

Think of it like a janitor with a master key who can clean up any part of a building without proper checks. If they can walk into any room and throw out anything, it creates a massive security risk! The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin fails to validate the path of uploaded files before deleting them, allowing unauthorized users to trigger arbitrary file deletions in versions up to and including 1.7.13.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! With it, an unauthenticated attacker could delete vital files, compromising your entire WordPress site. Imagine losing your wp-config.php file – that could lead to a complete site takeover and remote code execution! Patch to version 1.7.14 immediately to close this door! Additionally, review your file deletion logic and implement proper validation to ensure unauthorized access is blocked. Regularly audit your plugins for vulnerabilities to stay ahead! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your site secured in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01522 · 74.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2024-05-07T08:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 MAY 08:31Z
    Startklar Elementor Addons <= 1.7.13 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Deletion
    cvelistv5