CVE-2024-33557 HIGH

CVE-2024-33557: WordPress XStore Core plugin <= 5.3.8 - Local File Inclusion vulnerability

Vendor 8Theme

Product XStore Core

Weakness CWE-22 · Path traversal

Published June 4, 2024

Last update April 28, 2026

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CVSS base score

8.5/10

Attack vector Network

Attack complexity High

Privileges required Low

User interaction None

Confidentiality High

Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in 8theme XStore Core allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects XStore Core: from n/a through 5.3.8.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

XStore Core versions up to 5.3.8 contain a path traversal vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read, modify, or delete files outside the intended directory. The vulnerability requires network access and high attack complexity, but can affect the entire site if exploited. Site owners should update to a version newer than 5.3.8 immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Read, modify, or delete files outside the intended directory on the server.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An authenticated attacker can access sensitive files, alter site configuration, or disrupt availability.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account; no user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 4, 2024 CVE published

April 28, 2026 Record updated

External resources

07References

NVD — National Vulnerability Database https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-33557 CWE — Common Weakness Enumeration https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/22.html AskarLabs — CWE-22 write-up Path Traversal

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