CVE-2023-38399 HIGH

CVE-2023-38399: WordPress Phlox Portfolio plugin <= 2.3.1 - Unauthenticated Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Averta
Product Phlox Portfolio
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

8.6/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Averta Phlox Portfolio allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Phlox Portfolio: from n/a through 2.3.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Phlox Portfolio versions up to 2.3.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker can access sensitive files outside the intended directory by manipulating file paths in requests. This exposes configuration files, database credentials, and other sensitive data stored on the server.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and credentials.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Sensitive files and credentials stored on the server may be exposed to unauthorized access.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

May 17, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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