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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The HT Mega – Absolute Addons For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.6 via the render function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to read the contents of arbitrary files on the server, which can contain sensitive information.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
HT Mega Addons for Elementor versions up to 2.4.6 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users to read arbitrary files from the server. An attacker with low-level site access can bypass directory restrictions and access sensitive files outside the intended scope. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Read arbitrary files from the server, including configuration files and sensitive data.
Potential impact on your site
Sensitive files like database credentials, API keys, and user data may be exposed to authenticated attackers.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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