CVE-2024-44014CWE-22

WordPress Vmax Project Manager plugin <= 1.0 - Local File Inclusion to RCE vulnerability

Critical · published October 5, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky path traversal vulnerability lurking in Vmax Project Manager could allow attackers to fetch any file on the server—imagine a delivery driver taking a shortcut through your back yard! 🔥 This issue is like a postal worker who doesn’t double-check addresses and ends up delivering your mail to the wrong recipient. With this vulnerability, attackers can access sensitive files simply by manipulating file paths, just like a wayward driver might take a wrong turn and end up in your private yard. An attacker could exploit this flaw to read confidential files, potentially leaking sensitive information or even executing harmful scripts. The ramifications could be absolutely devastating, leading to loss of data integrity and privacy breaches.

Put simply

This issue is like a postal worker who doesn’t double-check addresses and ends up delivering your mail to the wrong recipient. With this vulnerability, attackers can access sensitive files simply by manipulating file paths, just like a wayward driver might take a wrong turn and end up in your private yard. This path traversal vulnerability in Vmax Project Manager allows for local file inclusion, enabling unauthorized access to files on the server by manipulating the pathname. The affected versions include all from n/a through 1.0, making it critical for users to act now.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to read confidential files, potentially leaking sensitive information or even executing harmful scripts. The ramifications could be absolutely devastating, leading to loss of data integrity and privacy breaches. Update to the latest version of Vmax Project Manager to mitigate this flaw. Implement strict directory restrictions and validate all user inputs to prevent unauthorized file access. It's essential to keep your security measures up-to-date! You've got this! Patch up and secure your system—your heroic efforts are what keep the internet safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00595 · 47.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2024-10-05T10:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 OCT 10:53Z
    WordPress Vmax Project Manager plugin <= 1.0 - Local File Inclusion to RCE vulnerability
    cvelistv5