CVE-2024-43955CWE-22

WordPress Droip plugin <= 1.1.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download/Deletion vulnerability

Critical · published August 29, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple string in a URL could let attackers manipulate files on your server! This Path Traversal vulnerability in Themeum Droip is nothing to take lightly! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery person being able to open any door in a building simply because they found a cracked window — it’s all about the trust in the system. With this flaw, attackers can sneak their way into areas they shouldn't ever be allowed to go. If exploited, an attacker could manipulate or access files on your server that are outside the intended directory, potentially leading to data leaks, unauthorized data modification, or even complete system compromise. This could be absolutely devastating for your operations and user data security!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person being able to open any door in a building simply because they found a cracked window — it’s all about the trust in the system. With this flaw, attackers can sneak their way into areas they shouldn't ever be allowed to go. This vulnerability allows for improper limitation of a pathname, enabling an attacker to execute file manipulation commands by traversing file directories beyond the restricted area.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate or access files on your server that are outside the intended directory, potentially leading to data leaks, unauthorized data modification, or even complete system compromise. This could be absolutely devastating for your operations and user data security! Immediate action is crucial! Update Themeum Droip to version 1.1.2 or higher to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your file handling practices to ensure that all path inputs are properly validated and sanitized. You’ve got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be back on track in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00604 · 48.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2024-08-29T15:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 AUG 15:19Z
    WordPress Droip plugin <= 1.1.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Download/Deletion vulnerability
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