CVE-2023-46205 HIGH

CVE-2023-46205: WordPress Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder plugin <= 3.19.14 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor Brainstorm Force
Product Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder
Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal
Published May 17, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder: from n/a through 3.19.14.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder versions up to 3.19.14 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows an attacker to manipulate file paths and modify site files. The vulnerability requires user interaction, such as a victim visiting a malicious link or page. An attacker can alter site content or disable functionality, but cannot read sensitive data directly.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or delete site files by manipulating file paths through the vulnerable component.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Site files can be altered or deleted, potentially breaking functionality or injecting malicious content.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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

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